Ernst Röhm
German nazi politician, military officer and leader of the sturmabteilung (1887-1934).
Born November 28th, 1887 in Munich.
Died July 1st, 1934 at 46 years old in Munich Prison (extra-judicial killing).
Ernst Röhm, a military officer who served in Germany, died from gunshot wounds inflicted by government personnel on July 1st, 1934. He was 46 years of age. Röhm joined the German Army in 1904 and fought in World War I, eventually being promoted to the rank of Major. Subsequently, he joined the Nazi party and was instrumental in leading the SA (Sturmabteilung), a paramilitary organization initially charged with providing security for Nazi meetings and rallies. In 1933, he was appointed a General of the Nazi forces. Röhm was a controversial figure, and his downfall occurred during the 1934 Night of the Long Knives, when the government cracked down on those considered a threat to stability, including leaders and members of the SA. Röhm was arrested and eventually received a sentence of death by firing squad. He is survived by his wife, Henriette, and their son, Fritz.
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Born November 15th, 1891 in Heidenheim an der Brenz.
Died October 14th, 1944 at 52 years old
Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one’s head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no to-morrow. To forget time, to forget life, to be at peace. Oscar Wilde