Luxembourg communist revolution

In November 1918, communists in Luxembourg city revolted and started a short rebellion, inspired by similar events in Germany.[1] The rebellion soon spread to Esch-sur-Alzette. It was quickly suppressed by the Grand Ducal Gendarmerie, and was followed by the larger republican Luxembourg Rebellion the following January.

Luxembourg Communist Revolution
Part of Luxembourg rebellions
DateNovember 10th 1918 - November 12th 1918
Location
Luxembourg
Result Government victory
Belligerents
Government of Luxembourg Communists
Luxembourg army that responded to the riots.

November 10th
Location of Luxembourg City.

On November 10, 1918, people in Luxembourg City attempted to join Rosa Luxemburg in a communist revolution. They rebel against the government of Luxembourg, This failed as the police was called in and ended the revolt.

November 11th

One day after the failed Revolution in Luxembourg city, people rebelled again in Esch-sur-Alzette This also failed as police forces engaged.

Location of Esch-sur-Alzette.

Government response

Socialists in the government soon called for the abdication of Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide, which was only narrowly defeated by 21 votes to 19.[2] In late December the Luxembourg prime minister asked for help for future events. Talks failed and the socialists in the government soon called for the abdication of Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide again, this failed and soon the socialists called for the people, this began the Luxembourg Rebellion which led to the abdication of Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide.[3]

References
  1. "Luxembourg's history : Mutiny in the Grand Duchy". today.rtl.lu. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
  2. "Luxembourg's history : Mutiny in the Grand Duchy". today.rtl.lu. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
  3. Why Does Luxembourg Exist? (Short Animated Documentary), retrieved 2022-05-18
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