Robert Ley
Robert Ley (German: [ˈlaɪ]; 15 February 1890 – 25 October 1945) was a German politician and labour union leader during the Nazi era; Ley headed the German Labour Front from 1933 to 1945. He also held many other high positions in the Party, including Gauleiter, Reichsleiter and Reichsorganisationsleiter. He committed suicide while awaiting trial at Nuremberg for crimes against humanity and war crimes.[1]
Robert Ley | |
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Head of the German Labour Front | |
In office 10 May 1933 – 8 May 1945 | |
Leader | Adolf Hitler |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Stabschef Reichsorganisationsamt, later Reichsorganisationsleiter | |
In office 9 December 1932 – 8 May 1945 | |
Leader | Adolf Hitler |
Preceded by | Gregor Strasser |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Reichsinspecteur II | |
In office 10 June 1932 – 9 December 1932 | |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Reichsleiter | |
In office 2 June 1933 – 8 May 1945 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Gauleiter of Southern Rhineland, later Rhineland | |
In office 17 July 1925 – 31 May 1931 | |
Preceded by | Heinrich Haake |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Reichskommissar for Social Housing Construction | |
In office 15 November 1940 – 8 May 1945 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Niederbreidenbach, Rhine Province, German Empire | 15 February 1890
Died | 25 October 1945 55) Nuremberg Prison, Nuremberg, Allied-occupied Germany | (aged
Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
Nationality | German |
Political party | National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | Jena, Bonn, Münster |
Known for | Head of the German Labour Front (1933–1945) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Imperial German Army |
Years of service | 1914–1920 |
Rank | Leutnant |
Unit | 10th Foot Artillery Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Iron Cross 2nd class Wound Badge, in silver |