Franz Schlegelberger
German judge and politician
Born
October 23rd, 1876
148 years ago
Died
December 14th, 1970
54 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Served as a prominent judge and politician within the Reich Ministry of Justice during the Nazi regime. Worked in legal and political settings during a tumultuous period in German history. Involved in the legal framework and administration of justice at a national level, particularly during World War II. Post-war, faced legal consequences for actions taken during the Nazi era.
Held position in the Reich Ministry of Justice
Participated in the legal proceedings of Nazi Germany
Was tried for his role in the Nazi legal system
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