Heinrich Himmler
German Nazi official and military leader
A key figure in Nazi Germany, held the position of Reichsführer-SS and served as a leading member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party. His role included overseeing the concentration camps and the implementation of the Holocaust. Himmler was instrumental in the formation of the SS as a major paramilitary organization of the Nazi regime. His actions shaped the enforcement mechanisms of the state and he was involved in numerous military operations during World War II, particularly in the Eastern Front. Following the war, he attempted to evade capture but ultimately took his own life while in custody.
Overseeing the SS and the concentration camps
Implementing the Holocaust
Military operations on the Eastern Front
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October 7th, 1635 390 years ago
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Professional football player
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October 7th, 1995 30 years ago
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