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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2024 · 21 MIN

S01E11: Magnus Hirschfeld, German Jewish doctor and LGBT rights activist (1868-1935)

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Episode dedicated to the "Einstein of Sex," the great Magnus Hirschfeld, the German Jewish homosexual doctor pursued relentlessly by the Nazis for advocating for the rights of homosexuals and women and for his studies on human sexuality. His legacy, which continues the research of Karl Heinrich Ulrichs, extends to this day, making him a fundamental figure in the history of LGBTI community rights and human rights. Fortunately, he was able to escape Germany and died in France. The playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5bsbRkcZJLHS1pTbGritsE?si=V3xp_S3sTNmfSFE83r9bJg

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