Gudrun Burwitz
Daughter of Heinrich Himmler
Born
1929
97 years ago
Died
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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