Search results
Marinus van der Lubbe (13 January 1909 – 10 January 1934) was a Dutch communist who was tried, convicted, and executed by the government of Nazi Germany for allegedly setting fire to the Reichstag building —the national parliament of Germany —on 27 February 1933.
Police arrested an unemployed Dutch construction worker named Marinus van der Lubbe on the scene. The young man was found outside the building with firelighters in his possession and was...
On the night of February 27, 1933, an unemployed Dutch construction worker named Marinus van der Lubbe set fire to the Reichstag (German parliament) building, causing serious damage. The Nazis blamed the Communists for the fire and claimed emergency powers to crush all opposition.
Mar 1, 2023 · The fire itself has proved a stumbling block for historians for decades. This is largely due to the unknown role of the man who ended up being executed for the arson—a 24-year-old Dutch communist named Marinus van der Lubbe. Was he actually involved in starting the fire or was he simply a fall guy?
Feb 28, 2012 · On February 27, 1933, 24-year-old Dutch militant Marinus van der Lubbe set fire to the German parliament (Reichstag), causing extensive damage to the building that had long been the symbol of German unity. The government falsely portrayed the incident as part of a Communist plot to overthrow the state in response to Adolf Hitler's appointment ...
People also ask
Who was Marinus van der Lubbe?
Did Marinus van der Lubbe burn the Reichstag?
Why was van der Lubbe arrested?
Was van der Lubbe a false flag operation?
Feb 26, 2023 · Van der Lubbe’s apathetic appearance during his trial has fed consistent speculation that he had been drugged, either to facilitate a truthful confession or to ensure his silence about...
