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Elisabeth Forster-Nietzsche

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The Resume

    (July 10, 1846-November 8, 1935)
    Born in Rocken, Germany
    Birth name was Therese Elisabeth Alexandra Nietzsche
    Sister of Friedrich Nietzsche
    Founded the Nietzsche Archive to document the life and work of Friedrich Nietzsche (1894)

Why she might be annoying:

    Friedrich broke with her after she married a rabid anti-semite, Bernhard Forster.
    She and Forster attempted to found a 'pure Aryan' settlement in Paraguay.
    She supported the Nazi Party.
    Rudolf Steiner attempted to teach her brother's philosophy to her, eventually giving up in frustration over her lack of understanding.
    She edited her brother's writings (and forged documents) to make them reflect her own anti-semitic and pro-fascist beliefs.
    She insisted on being buried in the exact center of the family plot, requiring Friedrich's remains to be moved several feet to one side.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Her brother was often patronizing to her.
    Her husband comitted suicide when their Aryan colony ran into financial troubles (1889).
    She cared for Friedrich after he suffered a mental and physical breakdown.

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 703 Votes: 68.42% Annoying