Albert Forster
German politician (NSDAP), MdR, Gauleiter of the NSDAP and Reich Governor in Danzig (1902–1952)
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Summary
Albert Forster was born on July 26, 1902[1], in Fürth[2]. He died on February 28, 1952[3], in Warsaw[4]. He worked as a politician[5], soldier[6], and merchant's assistant[7].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Wikidata item[8]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
- Position held: member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[10], member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[11], Gauleiter[12]
- Award received: Golden Party Badge[13], Nazi Party Long Service Award[14], Danzig Cross[15], Honour Chevron for the Old Guard[16], Danzig Cross 1st Class[17], honorary citizen of Gdańsk[18]
- Member of: Sturmabteilung[19], Schutzstaffel[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[22]
- Military branch: Waffen-SS[23]
- Military, police or special rank: general[24]
- Cause of death: hanging to death[25]
- Residence: Sopot[26], Gdańsk[27]
- Family name: Forster[28]
- Given name: Albert[29]
- Work location: Berlin[30]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[31]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[32]
- Convicted of: war crime[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[34]
- Name in native language: Albert Forster[35]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[36]
- P14396: register/person/arh-zPER_02773[37]
- P14536: 369133[38]
- P14974: 34437[39], 4931[40]
FAQs
Where was Albert Forster born?
Albert Forster was born in Fürth[2].
Where did Albert Forster die?
Albert Forster passed away in Warsaw[4].
Who was Albert Forster married to?
Albert Forster's spouses include Q139961117[8].
What did Albert Forster do for work?
Albert Forster worked as a politician[5], soldier[6], and merchant's assistant[7].
What awards did Albert Forster receive?
Honors received include Golden Party Badge[13], Nazi Party Long Service Award[14], Danzig Cross[15], and Honour Chevron for the Old Guard[16].