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Franz Xaver Schwarz
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Franz Xaver Schwarz (27 November 1875 – 2 December 1947) was a high ranking German Nazi Party official who served as Reichsschatzmeister (National Treasurer) of the Party throughout most of its existence. He was also one of the highest ranking members of the Schutzstaffel (SS).
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Franz Xaver Schwarz | |
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![]() Schwarz in 1939 | |
National Treasurer of the Nazi Party | |
In office 21 March 1925 – 8 May 1945 | |
Appointed by | Adolf Hitler |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Reichsleiter | |
In office 2 June 1933 – 8 May 1945 | |
Appointed by | Adolf Hitler |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1875-11-27)27 November 1875 Günzburg, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire |
Died | 2 December 1947(1947-12-02) (aged 72) Near Regensburg, Bavaria, Allied-occupied Germany |
Nationality | German |
Political party | Nazi Party |
Other political affiliations | Deutschvölkischer Schutz- und Trutzbund Greater German People's Party |
Occupation | Municipal Civil Servant |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() ![]() |
Years of service | 1914-1918 1933-1945 |
Rank | Leutnant SS-Oberst-Gruppenführer |
Unit | Royal Bavarian Lifeguards 3rd Landwehr Division |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Bavarian Military Merit Cross 2nd Class War Merit Cross |
SS Memb. # | 38,500 |
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