Franz Seldte

German politician and Labor Minister

Franz Seldte - German politician and Labor Minister
Born

June 29th, 1882
143 years ago

Died

1947
78 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Born in 1882, served as a captain during World War I. Entered politics in the early 1920s, becoming a member of the National Socialist Party. Appointed Reich Minister for Labour in 1933, overseeing labor policies and the workforce during the Nazi regime. Initiated various labor reforms and measures to integrate the workforce into the state’s economy.

Appointed Reich Minister for Labour in 1933

Oversaw labor policies during the Nazi regime

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