Albert Hoffmann (Nazi)
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For other uses, see Albert Hoffman (disambiguation).
Adolf Johann Albert Hoffmann (24 October 1907 – 26 August 1972) was a German entrepreneur, who during the Third Reich served as the Nazi Gauleiter of Westphalia-South. He was also an SS-Gruppenführer. Tried for war crimes, he was acquitted for lack of evidence, but was sentenced to prison as a result of denazification proceedings.
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Albert Hoffmann | |
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Gauleiter of Gau Westphalia-South (Acting Gauleiter until 17 April 1944) | |
In office 26 January 1943 – 13 April 1945 | |
Appointed by | Adolf Hitler |
Preceded by | Paul Giesler |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Deputy Gauleiter of Gau Upper Silesia | |
In office 10 February 1941 – 26 January 1943 | |
Appointed by | Adolf Hitler |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | Rudolf Metzner |
Personal details | |
Born | Adolf Johann Albert Hoffmann (1907-10-24)24 October 1907 Bremen, German Empire |
Died | 26 August 1972(1972-08-26) (aged 64) Heiligenrode, Lower Saxony, West Germany |
Nationality | German |
Political party | Nazi Party |
Occupation | Tobacco merchant |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Branch/service | Heer |
Years of service | 1936–1939 |
Rank | Wachtmeister |
Unit | 1st Mountain Division (Wehrmacht) |
Battles/wars | World War II (Polish Campaign) |
Awards | Iron Cross, 2nd class War Merit Cross, 1st and 2nd class with Swords |
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