Roland Freisler
German jurist and politician (1893–1945)
1893 — 1945
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Profession
German jurist and politician (1893–1945)
Born
October 30, 1893
Died
1945 (age ~52)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
judge, lawyer, politician
GermanyBorn in CelleDied in Berlin
1893
Born in Celle (1893-10-30)
1942
PositionJudge of the People's Court (1942–1945)
1945
Died in Berlin
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Karl Roland Freisler was a German jurist, judge, and politician who served as the State Secretary of the Reich Ministry of Justice from 1935 to 1942 and as president of the People's Court from 1942 to 1945. As a prominent ideologist of Nazism, he influenced as a jurist the Nazification of the German legal system. He was appointed president of the People's Court in 1942, overseeing the prosecution of political crimes as a judge. Freisler became known for his aggressive personality, his humiliation of defendants, and his frequent use of the death penalty in sentencing.
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Who is Roland Freisler?+
Karl Roland Freisler was a German jurist, judge, and politician who served as the State Secretary of the Reich Ministry of Justice from 1935 to 1942 and as president of the People's Court from 1942 to 1945. As a prominent ideologist of Nazism, he influenced as a jurist the Nazification of the German
What does the name Roland mean?+
The name Roland means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is of German origin.
When was Roland Freisler born?+
Roland Freisler was born on October 30, 1893.
When did Roland Freisler die?+
Roland Freisler died in 1945, at approximately 52 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.
The name Roland is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Scorpio
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Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
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12 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
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Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
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