Joachim von Ribbentrop
German Foreign Minister during WWII
Born
April 30th, 1893
131 years ago
Died
1946
79 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Served as the 14th German Reich Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1938 to 1945. Played a significant role in Nazi Germany's foreign policy and diplomatic relations leading up to and during World War II. Instrumental in negotiating the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a non-aggression treaty between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939. Held influence over Germany's alliances and conflicts throughout the war, promoting military strategies and expansionist policies.
Negotiated the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
Significantly shaped Nazi foreign policy
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