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Hermann Röchling
German steel industrialist (1872-1955) · Germany · On the map · Founders · Died at 82
Hermann Röchling was a German steel manufacturer in the regions of Saar (Germany) and Lorraine (France) in the 20th century. An early supporter of Nazism, he went on to play a major role in the German war economy during World War II and was later convicted of crimes against humanity for the use of forced labor.
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1955Died24 August 19551953Rudolf-Diesel-MedailleAwardWerner von Siemens RingAward1942Adlerschild des Deutschen ReichesAward1934Grashof Commemorative MedalAward1872Born12 November 1872
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Carl Röchling, Hermann's father
German industrialists in 1937: Rear: Terberger, Raabe, Krugmann; Front: Friedrich Flick, Eugen Böhringer, Konsul Stein; Seated: Robert Röchling, Hermann's brother
Völklingen Ironworks, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The prototype V-3 cannon at Laatzig, Germany (now Poland) in 1942Awards
About this person
Country
Germany
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1872 to 1955 · aged 82
