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Robert Ley
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deutscher Politiker (NSDAP), MdR, Leiter der Deutschen Arbeitsfront (1890–1945)
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Robert Ley was a German politician, chemist, aircraft pilot, and writer. Born in 1890, he was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, the University of Bonn, and the University of Münster. He was a member of the Nazi Party and held allegiance to Nazi Germany. Ley served as a lieutenant during World War I and World War II. His professional activities included work in Münster and Berlin, and he wrote in German.
Ley received several awards, including the Golden Party Badge, Iron Cross, West Wall Medal, and Order of Saint Alexander. He authored 31 works, such as *Organization book of the NSGWP*, *Unser Sozialismus--der hass der Welt*, *Autarkie oder Exportförderung?*, *Roosevelt verrät Amerika!*, and *Warum wir kämpfen und siegen!*. He died by hanging in Nuremberg on October 25, 1945. His archives are held at the German Federal Archives.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1945
- Works
- 31
Top works
- Organization book of the NSGWP
- Unser Sozialismus--der hass der Welt
- Autarkie oder Exportförderung?
- Roosevelt verrät Amerika!
- Warum wir kämpfen und siegen!
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Key facts
- Preceded by
- Adolf Hitler
- Succeeded by
- Position abolished
- Leader
- Adolf Hitler
- 1940 1945
- Reichskommissar for Social Housing Construction
- 1933 1945
- Member of the Prussian State Council
- June december 1932
- Reichsinspecteur of the Nazi Party
- 1930 1933
- Member of the Reichstag
- Born
- ( 1890-02-15 ) 15 February 1890, Niederbreidenbach , Germany
- Died
- 25 October 1945 (1945-10-25) (aged 55), Nuremberg , Germany
- Cause of death
- Suicide by hanging
- Party
- Nazi Party
- Spouse s
- Elisabeth Schmidt ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1921 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1938 ) , Inge Spilcker ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1938 ; died 1942 )
- Alma mater
- University of Jena University of Bonn University of Münster
- Known for
- Head of the German Labour Front (1933–1945)
- Allegiance
- German Empire
- Branch service
- Imperial German Army
- Years of service
- 1914–1920
- Rank
- Leutnant
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Robert
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Place of death
- Nuremberg
- Occupation
- writer
- Educated at
- University of Münster
- Political party
- Nazi Party
- Languages spoken
- German
- Conflict
- World War II
- Military rank
- lieutenant
- Image
- Bundesarchiv Bild 183-2008-0922-501, Robert Ley.jpg
- Work location
- Münster
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- Commons category
- Robert Ley
- date of birth
- 1890-02-15
- date of death
- 1945-10-25
- manner of death
- Suicide
- cause of death
- hanging to death
- name in native language
- Robert Ley
- allegiance
- Nazi Germany
- floruit
- 1942-00-00
- archives at
- German Federal Archives
Sources (6)
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Article · Deutsch
Robert Ley (* 15. Februar 1890 in Niederbreidenbach, Rheinprovinz; † 25. Oktober 1945 in Nürnberg) war im Rahmen seiner Positionen als Reichsleiter der NSDAP sowie Leiter des Einheitsverbands Deutsche Arbeitsfront einer der führenden Politiker zur Zeit des Nationalsozialismus.Er gehörte zu den 24 im Nürnberger Prozess gegen die Hauptkriegsverbrecher vor dem Internationalen Militärgerichtshof Angeklagten und beging vor Prozessbeginn Suizid.
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