Karl Wahl
German Nazi, Gauleiter of Swabia, SS-Obergruppenführer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karl Wahl (24 September 1892 – 18 February 1981) was the Nazi Gauleiter of Gau Swabia from the Gau inception in 1928 until the collapse of Nazi Germany in 1945. After the war, Wahl spent 3½ years in jail before being released in 1949. In 1954, he became the first former Gauleiter to publish his autobiography.
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Quick Facts Gauleiter of Gau Swabia, Preceded by ...
Karl Wahl | |
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Gauleiter of Gau Swabia | |
In office 1 October 1928 – 8 May 1945 | |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Regierungspräsident (Head of government) of Swabia | |
In office 10 April 1934 – 8 May 1945 | |
Member of the German Reichstag | |
In office 12 November 1933 – 8 May 1945 | |
Member of the Bavarian Landtag | |
In office 20 May 1928 – 14 October 1933 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Mathäus Karl Wahl (1892-09-24)24 September 1892 Aalen, Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire |
Died | 18 February 1981(1981-02-18) (aged 88) Augsburg, Bavaria, West Germany |
Nationality | German |
Political party | Nazi Party |
Other political affiliations | Völkisch-Social Bloc |
Residence(s) | Augsburg, Bavaria |
Occupation | Soldier (Combat Medic) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | German Empire |
Branch/service | Imperial German Army |
Years of service | 1910 – 1921 |
Rank | Vizefeldwebel |
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Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Iron Cross, 1st class and 2nd class |
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