Richard Hess
German Nazi leader and Reich Minister without Portfolio (1894–1987)
1894 — 1987
Quick Facts
Profession
German Nazi leader and Reich Minister without Portfolio (1894–1987)
Born
April 26, 1894
Died
1987 (age ~93)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, merchant, aircraft pilot
German ReichBorn in AlexandriaDied in Spandau Prison
1894
Born in Alexandria (1894-04-26)
1933
PositionReichsminister
1933
PositionDeputy Führer
1938
AwardGrand Cross of the Imperial Order of the Red Arrows
1987
Died in Spandau Prison
About
Rudolf Walter Richard Hess was a German politician, convicted war criminal and a leading member of the Nazi Party in Germany. Appointed Deputy to the Führer in 1933, Hess held that position until 1941, when he flew solo to Scotland in an attempt to negotiate the United Kingdom's exit from the Second World War. He was taken prisoner and eventually convicted of crimes against peace. He was still serving his life sentence at the time of his suicide in 1987.
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Who is Richard Hess?+
Rudolf Walter Richard Hess was a German politician, convicted war criminal and a leading member of the Nazi Party in Germany. Appointed Deputy to the Führer in 1933, Hess held that position until 1941, when he flew solo to Scotland in an attempt to negotiate the United Kingdom's exit from the Second
What does the name Richard mean?+
The name Richard means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is of English origin.
When was Richard Hess born?+
Richard Hess was born on April 26, 1894.
When did Richard Hess die?+
Richard Hess died in 1987, at approximately 93 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.
The name Richard is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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