Birthdate: May 2, 1912
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Altona, Hamburg, Germany
Died: September 22, 1985
Axel Springer was a well-known German publisher who founded Axel Springer SE, the largest media publishing company in Europe. By the early 1960s, his print publications were dominant in the West German daily press market, with Bild Zeitung emerging as the nation’s leading tabloid. In the late 1960s, he faced challenges from the New Left, enduring boycotts and bombings. Despite controversies related to journalistic ethics, Springer’s firm retained its market leadership. He also engaged in private diplomacy efforts, promoting Western values and advocating for Jewish-German reconciliation as well as supporting Israel.
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