Ernst Kaltenbrunner

Austrian-German lawyer and military leader

Ernst Kaltenbrunner - Austrian-German lawyer and military leader
Born

October 4th, 1903
121 years ago

Died

1946
79 years ago — 43 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Austria

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Born in 1903, this individual served as a high-ranking official in the SS during World War II. As a lawyer, held various legal positions before joining the Nazi regime. Became chief of the Reich Main Security Office, overseeing key operations related to security and intelligence. Captured after the war and tried at the Nuremberg Trials, received a death sentence for war crimes.

Served as chief of the Reich Main Security Office

Oversaw operations related to SS activities

Tried and convicted at the Nuremberg Trials

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