Songwriter
The Resume
(September 9, 1907-February 23, 1930)
Born in Bielefeld, Germany
Joined the Nazi Party (1926)
Wrote the Nazi Party anthem, 'Die Fanne Hoch' (aka 'The Horst Wessel Song')
Why he might be annoying
He dropped out of law school to devote himself full time to the Nazi Party.
According to historian Richter Norton, he procured prostitutes for other Nazi officials.
He may have participated in the murder of a 17-year-old Communist.
The Brownshirt journal 'Die Brunnen' declared, 'How high Horst Wessel towers over Jesus of Nazareth.'
Why he might not be annoying
He was shot in the face by a Communist, Albrecht Hohler.
Hohler was a friend of his landlady, and the murder may have been motivated by a rent dispute.
After World War II, the elaborate memorial the Nazis raised over his grave was destroyed and his song was banned in Germany.
Credit: C. Fishel
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Year In Review:
For 2019, as of last week, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 27 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 116 Votes: 56.90% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 31 Votes: 54.84% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 106 Votes: 62.26% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 26 Votes: 65.38% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 50 Votes: 82.00% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 60 Votes: 68.33% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 46 Votes: 71.74% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 45 Votes: 75.56% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 95 Votes: 69.47% Annoying
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