Theodor Herzl (may 12, 1860 – jul 23, 1904)
Description:
Advocated political zionism- replaced jewish german nationalism in the wake of growing anti-semitism
- especially strong in eastern Europe where anti-semitism was worst
Many of 7 million Jews in Russia emigrated to western Europe and US
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Date:
may 12, 1860
jul 23, 1904
~ 44 years