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Thomas Ammer
Thomas Ammer (born 19 July 1937 in Eisenberg) is a German historian who as a young man studied to become a physician.
Anti-government political activism in East Germany led to his arrest and imprisonment in 1958, and he never qualified as a medical doctor. His 15-year prison sentence was cut short in August 1964 when his release by the West German government, and at the age of 27 he relocated to the German Federal Republic.
Life.
Life Early years.
Thomas Ammer was born
the Stasi launched a lengthy investigation process, apparently in May 1957. On 13 February 1958 they arrested Thomas Ammer and placed him inside the "MfS Investigation Prison" in Gera. By April 1958 almost 40 from the group had been taken into custody and another five, anticipating arrest, had fled to the safety of West Berlin. The Gera district court then handed out prison sentences totaling 116 years to the detainees. Thomas Ammer himself, seen as the "head" of the group, was sentenced on 27 September 1958,