Deutscher Michel ([deːɐ̯ ˈdɔɪ̯t͡ʃɐ ˈmɪçl̩], "Michael the German") is a figure representing the national character of the German people, rather as John Bull represents the English. He originated in the first half of the 19th century.
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(The left column lists the relations of this actor to objects in the right column. In the middle you find other actors in relation to the same objects.)