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
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	(1890-02-15)15 February 1890 Niederbreidenbach, Rhine Province, German Empire
Died	25 October 1945(1945-10-25) (aged 55) Nuremberg Prison, Nuremberg, Allied-occupied Germany
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	German Empire
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