Hans von Dohnányi
German jurist and political dissident
Born
January 1st, 1902
123 years ago
Died
April 9th, 1945
79 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Germany
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Born in 1902, contributed to German law as a prominent jurist and opposed the Nazi regime. Engaged in resistance activities against totalitarianism during World War II, becoming involved with a conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Worked in coordination with military officials and other dissidents. Arrested in 1943 by the Gestapo, imprisoned, and executed for his resistance efforts.
Opposed the Nazi regime
Involved in the July 20 plot
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