Hans Scholl
German pacifist, executed by Nazi Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the astronomer, see Hans Scholl (astronomer).
See also: Hans and Sophie Scholl
Hans Fritz Scholl (German: [hans ʃɔl] ⓘ; 22 September 1918 – 22 February 1943) was, along with Alexander Schmorell, one of the two founding members of the White Rose resistance movement in Nazi Germany.[1] The principal author of the resistance movement's literature, he was found guilty of high treason for distributing anti-Nazi material and was executed by the Nazi regime in 1943 during World War II.[2]
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Born | Hans Fritz Scholl 22 September 1918 |
Died | 22 February 1943(1943-02-22) (aged 24) |
Cause of death | Execution by guillotine |
Resting place | Perlacher Friedhof, Munich 48.097344°N 11.59949°E / 48.097344; 11.59949 |
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Soldier, medic, student, resistance founder |
Parent(s) | Robert Scholl Magdalena Müller |
Relatives | Inge Scholl (sister) Elisabeth Hartnagel-Scholl (sister) Sophie Scholl (sister) Werner Scholl (brother) |
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