Today in Labor History May 3, 1849: A popular rebellion broke out in Dresden, with the militant Russian anarchist Mikhail Bakunin emerging as a "heroic" leader. He was imprisoned in the Konigstein fortress and condemned to death. He eventually was released. Racist composer
Richard Wagner also participated. He fled to Switzerland to avoid arrest.

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