Hans Frank

German lawyer, Governor-General of Poland

Hans Frank - German lawyer, Governor-General of Poland
Born

May 23rd, 1900
124 years ago

Died

1946
79 years ago — 46 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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A German lawyer and politician, served as the Governor-General of occupied Poland during World War II. Held significant power in the administration of German-occupied territories. Frank's legal background influenced his governance in Poland, where he implemented policies that led to extensive persecution and oppression of the Polish and Jewish populations. Post-war, he was tried by the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Served as Governor-General of Poland

Convicted of war crimes at Nuremberg

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