German politician (1902-1965) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johann von Leers (January 25, 1902 – March 5, 1965), was a soldier in Nazi Germany. He was an Alter Kämpfer and an honorary Sturmbannführer in the Waffen SS. He was also a professor known for his strong anti-Jewish beliefs. He was important in making propaganda.
Johann von Leers | |
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Born | 25 January 1902 Karbow-Vietlübbe, Germany |
Died | 5 March 1965 Cairo, Egypt |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Waffen-SS |
Rank | Sturmbannführer |
He was an advisor to Gamal Abdel Nasser.[1] He published for Goebbels, in Peron's Argentina and for Nasser's Egypt. He changed his religion to Islam. He then changed his name to Omar Amin.
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