Karl Hanke

German businessman and politician

Karl Hanke - German businessman and politician
Born

August 24th, 1903
122 years ago

Died

1945
80 years ago — 42 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Served as a prominent member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party and held various significant positions within the Nazi regime. Managed the German Economic Ministry during World War II and played a role in war production coordination. As Gauleiter of Lower Silesia, contributed to local governance and wartime policies. Post-war, was captured and tried, with sentences reflecting his political affiliations and wartime activities.

Managed German Economic Ministry during WWII

Served as Gauleiter of Lower Silesia

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