Gertrud Scholtz-Klink
German politician and women's leader
Born
1902
124 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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A prominent German politician associated with the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), played a significant role in the Nazi regime's women's organization. Served as the head of the National Socialist Women's League from 1934 to 1945, promoting the regime's ideology regarding women's roles. After World War II, faced denazification processes and later lived in post-war Germany, reflecting on the political changes.
Led the National Socialist Women's League
Promoted Nazi ideology about women's roles
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