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Heinrich Maier
Austrian Roman Catholic priest (1908–1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Heinrich Meier.
Heinrich Maier DDr. (German: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç ˈmaɪɐ] ⓘ; 16 February 1908 – 22 March 1945)[1] was an Austrian Roman Catholic priest, pedagogue, philosopher and a member of the Austrian resistance,[1][2] who was executed as the last victim of Hitler's regime in Vienna.
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Father Heinrich Maier DDr. | |
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![]() Heinrich Maier 1932, blessing hundreds of people standing outside of church | |
Born | (1908-02-16)16 February 1908 |
Died | 22 March 1945(1945-03-22) (aged 37) |
Known for | Resistance member |
Ordained | Roman Catholic Church |
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The resistance group he led is considered to be one of the most important for the Allies during World War II.[3][4]