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Johann Joseph "Hans" Most (February 5, 1846 – March 17, 1906) was a German-American Social Democratic and then anarchist politician, newspaper editor, and orator. He is credited with popularizing the concept of "propaganda of the deed" in the United States. Most became a widely noted controversial figure when he published literature on how to make and use bombs, and was imprisoned several times for advocacy of violent anarchism.

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  • Full name: Johann Most
  • Born: 1846-02-05
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q213632

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Who is Johann Most?

Johann Joseph "Hans" Most (February 5, 1846 – March 17, 1906) was a German-American Social Democratic and then anarchist politician, newspaper editor, and orator.

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Johann Most is United States.

When was Johann Most born?

Johann Most was born on 1846-02-05.

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