Joachim von Ribbentrop

German Foreign Minister during WWII

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

Links & References

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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