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Karl Weinrich

German politician (1887-1973) · Germany · On the map · Politicians · Died at 85

Karl Otto Paul Weinrich was a German professional soldier who fought in the First World War. He became a Nazi Party official and politician who was the long-serving Gauleiter of Gau Kurhessen. During the Second World War, he was removed from his post for abandoning Kassel during a bombing raid.

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Awards

Golden Party Badge
Nazi Party Long Service Award

About this person

After the German surrender, he was interned and underwent denazification proceedings in which he was found to be a major offender and was sentenced to jail.

Country
Germany
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1973 · aged 85