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Antonie Stemmler

German nurse, politician, and journalist (1892-1976)

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Antonie Stemmler was a German teacher, nurse and member of the antifascist resistance. In 1967 she received the Florence Nightingale Medal to honor her work in Nazi concentration camps during World War II and her nursing activities during the Spanish Civil War. In later life she was the only woman ever to chair the Zauch-Belziger District Council and when administrative reform dissolved the council, she became the first chair of the Council of the District of Potsdam. She received both the Clara Zetkin Medal and the Patriotic Order of Merit from East Germany.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Hilterfingen wd
Died
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Place of death
Kleinmachnow wd
Citizenship
East Germany wd
Occupation
politician, journalist, nurse wd
Political party
Socialist Unity Party of Germany, Communist Party of Germany wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor
  • member of the Volkskammer
  • Landrat

Awards wd

  • Florence Nightingale Medal (1967)
  • Clara Zetkin Medal (1966)
  • Patriotic Order of Merit

Questions

When was Antonie Stemmler born?
Antonie Stemmler was born on 6 November 1892 in Hilterfingen.
What positions has Antonie Stemmler held?
Positions held by Antonie Stemmler include: mayor; member of the Volkskammer; Landrat.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Antonie Stemmler · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q598743 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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"Antonie Stemmler". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/antonie-stemmler. Retrieved 8 November 2026.

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