Abbie Hoffman
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Abbot Howard "Abbie" Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) was an American political and social activist who co-founded the Youth International Party ("Yippies").Hoffman was arrested and tried for conspiracy and inciting to riot as a result of his role in protests that led to violent confrontations with police during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, along with Jerry Rubin, David Dellinger, Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, John Froines, Lee Weiner, and Bobby Seale. The group was known collectively as the "Chicago Eight"; when Seale's prosecution was separated from the others, they became known as the Chicago Seven. While the defendants were initially convicted of intent to incite a riot, the verdicts were overturned on appeal.Hoffman arose to prominence in the 1960s, continued his activism in the 1970s, and has remained a symbol of the youth rebellion of the counterculture era.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Hoffman Abbie |
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| Birth date | November 30, 1936 |
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| Birth name | Abbot Howard Hoffman |
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| Birth place | Worcester Massachusetts , United States |
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| Date of death | April 12, 1989 |
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| Place of death | New Hope Pennsylvania , Solebury Township Bucks County Pennsylvania , United States |
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| Education | University of California Berkeley |
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