Gudrun Burwitz

Daughter of Heinrich Himmler

Gudrun Burwitz - Daughter of Heinrich Himmler
Born

1929
96 years ago

Died

May 24th, 2018
6 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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Daughter of Margarete Himmler and Heinrich Himmler, she lived much of her life in the shadow of her father's legacy. Following the war, active in promoting her father's memory and defending his actions during the Nazi regime. Resided in Germany and maintained connections with former SS members. Her life was marked by the complexities of her familial ties and the historical consequences of her father's role in World War II. Passed away in 2018.

Promoted Heinrich Himmler's legacy

Defended Nazi ideology in post-war Germany

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