Meinhof Ulrike

Ulrike Meinhof — Public Profile

Birth: 7 October 1934, Oldenburg, Germany (birthplace sometimes reported differently in sources; this profile uses Oldenburg).

Ulrike Meinhof was a German journalist and political activist best known as a co‑founder of the Red Army Faction (RAF). She emerged as a prominent figure in 1960s anti‑war and anti‑authoritarian movements and played a leading role in RAF''s early activities in the 1970s.

Biography and Public Roles

• Key founder of the Red Army Faction (RAF) in 1970, along with Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin and others.
• Worked as a journalist and commentator, contributing to discussions on imperialism, anti‑war sentiment, and left‑wing politics.
• Imprisoned in Stammheim Prison in the mid‑1970s; part of a high‑profile capture and trial.
• Died in custody in 1976; her actions and the RAF continue to prompt debate about political violence, state authority, and media coverage.

Publications, Writings and Media

Diaries, letters, and posthumous publications related to RAF members have informed scholarly work and public discourse. Meinhof and the RAF have been the subject of biographies, documentaries, and films, notably the 2008 feature The Baader‑Meinhof Complex, which popularized many aspects of their activities for contemporary audiences.

News and Contemporary Discourse

As a historical figure, there are no current personal news items about Ulrike Meinhof. Contemporary coverage focuses on retrospectives, academic analyses, and cultural representations of her life and the RAF’s impact on German history.

Public Profiles and Social Media

There are no official verified social media profiles for Ulrike Meinhof. Any existing accounts are unofficial, archival, or research‑driven projects managed by scholars or enthusiasts.