Heinrich zu Dohna-Schlobitten
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Heinrich Burggraf und Graf zu Dohna-Schlobitten (15 October 1882 – 14 September 1944) was a German major general and resistance fighter in the 20 July Plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler at the Wolf's Lair in East Prussia. He was a Knight of Justice of the Order of St John, which was regarded with disfavour by the Nazis.[1]
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Heinrich Burggraf und Graf zu Dohna-Schlobitten | |
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Born | (1882-10-15)15 October 1882 Waldburg/Königsberg, East Prussia, Imperial Germany |
Died | 14 September 1944(1944-09-14) (aged 61) Plötzensee Prison, Berlin, Nazi Germany |
Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1919) Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1901–19 1939–43 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
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