Georg Konrad Morgen
German lawyer and judge for Nazi trials
Born
1909
116 years ago
Died
February 4th, 1982
43 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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A lawyer and judge in Nazi Germany, played a significant role in the prosecution of war crimes during the Third Reich. Morgen served as a judge in military courts and investigated cases of corruption and atrocities committed in concentration camps. His notable trials included cases against camp personnel, where he sought to establish accountability for the crimes against humanity that occurred under the regime's directives. After the war, his efforts to uphold judicial integrity within the Nazi legal framework distinguished his career.
Prosecuted war crimes in Nazi trials
Investigated cases of corruption in camps
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