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Franz Pfeffer von Salomon
First Sturmabteilung leader (1888–1968) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Franz Pfeffer von Salomon (19 February 1888 – 12 April 1968) during the Nazi regime known as Franz von Pfeffer, was the first Supreme Leader of the Sturmabteilung (SA) after its re-establishment in 1925. Pfeffer resigned from his SA command in 1930 and was expelled from the Nazi Party in 1941. He died in 1968.
Quick Facts Oberste SA-Führer, Leader ...
Franz Pfeffer von Salomon | |
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Oberste SA-Führer | |
In office 1 November 1926 – 29 August 1930 | |
Leader | Adolf Hitler |
Preceded by | Hermann Göring (until November 1923) |
Succeeded by | Adolf Hitler |
Gauleiter of Gau Westphalia | |
In office 27 March 1925 – 7 March 1926 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Gauleiter of Großgau Ruhr | |
In office 7 March 1926 – 20 June 1926 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Karl Kaufmann |
Member of the Reichstag | |
In office 6 November 1932 – 27 November 1941 | |
President | Hermann Göring |
Personal details | |
Born | Franz Felix Pfeffer von Salomon (1888-02-19)19 February 1888 Düsseldorf, Rhine Province, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
Died | 12 April 1968(1968-04-12) (aged 80) Munich, Bavaria, West Germany |
Resting place | Munich Waldfriedhof |
Political party | Nazi Party |
Other political affiliations | Völkisch-Social Bloc German Party |
Spouse | Maria Raitz von Frentz |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Max Pfeffer von Salomon (Father) Anna von Clavé-Bouhaben (mother) |
Relatives | Friedrich Pfeffer von Salomon (brother) |
Alma mater | University of Heidelberg |
Profession | Soldier |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1911–1930 |
Rank | Hauptmann |
Unit | 13th Infantry Regiment (1st Westphalian) |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class Wound Badge, in black |
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