Johann von Leers
Nazi and Egyptian propagandist (1902–1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Omar Amin (born Johann Jakob von Leers; 25 January 1902 – 5 March 1965) was an Alter Kämpfer and an honorary Sturmbannführer[1] in the Waffen-SS in Nazi Germany, where he was also a professor known for his anti-Jewish polemics. He was one of the most important ideologues of the Third Reich, serving as a high-ranking propaganda ministry official. He later served in the Egyptian Information Department, as well as an advisor to Gamal Abdel Nasser.[2] He published for Goebbels, in Peron's Argentina, and for Nasser's Egypt. He converted to Islam, and changed his name to Omar Amin.
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Johann von Leers Omar Amin | |
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Born | (1902-01-25)25 January 1902 Karbow-Vietlübbe, Germany |
Died | 5 March 1965(1965-03-05) (aged 63) Cairo, Egypt |
Allegiance | Germany United Arab Republic |
Service/ | Waffen-SS |
Rank | Sturmbannführer |
Other work | Convert to Islam |
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