Josias, Hereditary Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont
German politician (NSDAP), MdR, SS-Obergruppenführer and General of the Waffen-SS (1896-1967) · Germany · On the map · Politicians · Died at 71
Josias, Hereditary Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont was the heir apparent to the throne of the Principality of Waldeck and Pyrmont and a general in the Schutzstaffel (SS). From 1946 until his death, he was the head of the Princely House of Waldeck and Pyrmont.
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After World War II, he was sentenced to life in prison at the Buchenwald Trial for his part in the "common plan" to violate the Laws and Usages of War in connection with prisoners of war held at Buchenwald concentration camp, but was released after serving about three years in prison.
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