13 Facts About Robert Blum

Robert Blum was a German democratic politician, publicist, poet, publisher, revolutionist and member of the National Assembly of 1848.

Robert Blum grew up in poverty in Cologne, the son of a failed theologian who made a poor living as a cooper.

Robert Blum failed as a goldsmith's apprentice, but completed an apprenticeship as a gardener.

Robert Blum's employer put him to work at the counter since he was good at calculations.

Robert Blum's work was interrupted by obligatory military service, and on his release, his poor circumstances obliged him to return to Cologne.

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Robert Blum became a German Catholic when Johannes Ronge came to Leipzig, and wrote on that movement's behalf.

In 1845, Robert Blum organized the first German Catholic synod in Leipzig that marked the beginning of Germany's humanist free religious movement.

At a turbulent meeting of armed citizens and students of Leipzig, Robert Blum dissuaded them from storming the barracks, and urged conformity to the law.

Robert Blum was one of the presidents of the preliminary parliament at Frankfurt which he dominated with his energy, imposing figure and pithy speeches.

Robert Blum's trustworthiness was questioned when the extreme leftist Arnold Ruge claimed Robert Blum had moved toward his side.

Robert Blum was one of the most vocal supporters of popular sovereignty.

Robert Blum's death became a symbol for the futility of Germany's 1848 rebellion; the day of his death marks the first of a series of events that led to November 9 being referred to as Germany's Schicksalstag.

Robert Blum's son Hans Blum was a noted writer and journalist.