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Ulrike Meinhof

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Occupation

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Born

October 7, 1934

Zodiac

Libra

15,191

days lived

41

age at death

Born
October 7, 1934
Died
May 9, 1976 (aged 41)
Zodiac
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Updated Jul 2026

About

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Before Fame

Before joining the RAF, Meinhof was a prominent journalist and editor of the left-wing magazine konkret. She was also involved in the anti-nuclear movement and other political causes.

Trivia

Meinhof's death was officially ruled a suicide, but her sister and others believed she was murdered. The RAF was commonly referred to as the 'Baader-Meinhof gang' in the press. Meinhof's writings and actions continue to be debated and analyzed.

Family Life

Meinhof was married to Klaus Rainer Röhl and had twin daughters, Regine and Bettina Röhl. Her sister, Wienke Zitzlaff, publicly questioned the circumstances of her death.

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Sun Sign

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Moon Sign

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Dominant Element

Air

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Planetary positions calculated for October 7, 1934

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1976
Day 15,190
Age 41

Found dead in her cell in Stammheim Prison

Confidence
96%
May 9, 1976

Meinhof's death was ruled a suicide, but sparked controversy.

1975
Day 14,696
Age 40

Began trial on charges of murder and attempted murder

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1975

Meinhof faced further charges.

1974
Day 14,635
Age 40

Sentenced to 8 years in prison

Confidence
96%
Nov 1, 1974

Meinhof was convicted for complicity in the Baader jailbreak.

1972
Day 13,752
Age 37

Arrested

Confidence
96%
Jun 1, 1972

Meinhof was apprehended by authorities.

Day 13,600
Age 37

Participated in the RAF's 'May Offensive'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1972

Meinhof was involved in a series of attacks.

1971
Day 13,235
Age 36

Authored 'The Urban Guerilla Concept'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1971

Meinhof wrote the RAF manifesto.

1970
Day 12,870
Age 35

Participated in the jailbreak of Andreas Baader

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1970

Meinhof's first RAF operation.

1968
Day 12,139
Age 33

Divorced Klaus Rainer Röhl

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1968

Meinhof's marriage ended.

1961
Day 9,583
Age 26

Married Klaus Rainer Röhl, the publisher of konkret

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1961

Meinhof married her colleague.

1960
Day 9,217
Age 25

Became chief editor of konkret

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1960

Meinhof took on a more senior role at the magazine.

1959
Day 8,852
Age 24

Became editor of the left-wing magazine konkret

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1959

Meinhof began her career in journalism.

1958
Day 8,487
Age 23

Became involved in the anti-nuclear movement

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1958

Meinhof became politically active.

1957
Day 8,122
Age 22

Moved to Münster and continued her studies

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1957

Continued her education at a different university.

1952
Day 6,295
Age 17

Started studying philosophy, pedagogy, sociology, and German studies at the University of Marburg

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1952

Meinhof began her higher education.

1934
Day 0
Age 0

Born in Oldenburg, Germany

Confidence
96%
Oct 7, 1934

Ulrike Marie Meinhof was born in Oldenburg, Germany.