Alfred Rosenberg
Architect and politician; Reich Minister
Born
Died
1946
79 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Born in Estonia, a noted architect and politician emerged as an influential figure in Nazi Germany. Served as the Reich Minister for the Occupied Eastern Territories, overseeing administrative and political matters in the eastern regions during World War II. Contributed to the development of policy regarding Eastern Europe and its populations. His writings and theories on Aryan culture and heritage significantly influenced Nazi ideology. Involved in the Party's expansion beyond Germany, promoting aggressive territorial policies.
Served as Reich Minister for the Occupied Eastern Territories
Authored 'The Myth of the Twentieth Century'
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