Dietrich, Otto
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| born on | 31 August 1897 at 22:45 (= 10:45 PM ) | ||
| Place | Essen, Germany, 51n28, 7e01 | ||
| Timezone | MET h1e (is standard time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   08°42'   27°56 Asc. 16°34'
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Biography
German Third Reich press chief 1933-45, Hitler's constant companion and his chief publicity agent. A volunteer on the Western front in WW I, he was awarded the Iron Cross. He earned a doctorate in political science in 1921 and became an editor and newspaper manager. A dedicated Nazi, he served as Geobbel's state secretary, joined the SS and organized great propaganda campaigns.
Physically a small man; he made an influential marriage. His first book was "Mit Hitler an die Macht," (Hitler and Power) 1933, a best seller. His "Twelve Years With Hitler" was published posthumously. Dietrich was imprisoned in 1945 and sentenced on April 1949 to seven years prison for war crimes; released 8/16/1950 for good behavior.
Died 11/22/1952, Dusseldorf, Germany.
Events
- Death, Cause unspecified 22 November 1952 (Age 55)
- Social : Deinstitutionalized - prison, hospital 16 August 1950 (Released for good behavior)
Source Notes
Gauquelin Vol 5/1876
Categories
- Vocation : Writers : Publisher/ Editor (Newspaper editor)
- Vocation : Business/Marketing : Public relations
- Vocation : Writers : Textbook/ Non-fiction
- Notable : Book Collection : Crime Collection
- Traits : Body : Size (Small stature)
- Vocation : Politics : Nazi party
- Traits : Mind : Education extensive (Ph.D.)
