Bernhard Rust
German politician and lieutenant
Born
September 30th, 1883
142 years ago
Died
May 8th, 1945
80 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Served as the Reich Minister for Science, Education and Culture in Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. Played a significant role in promoting the ideologies of the Nazi regime through educational reforms that reinforced racial purity and anti-Semitism. Oversaw the implementation of policies that aimed to align education and scientific research with the regime's ideological goals. His tenure was marked by the suppression of dissenting voices in academia and a focus on physical education and the training of youth for military service.
Served as Reich Minister for Science, Education and Culture
Promoted Nazi ideology in education
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