Joachim von Ribbentrop 1893 – 1946

Biography

Joachim von Ribbentrop was born on April 30, 1893, in Wesel, Germany. He would go on to serve as Foreign Minister of Nazi Germany during one of history’s darkest periods. His diplomatic career placed him at the center of significant historical events during the Third Reich.

On October 16, 1946, Ribbentrop’s life ended in Nuremberg Court Prison, where he was executed by hanging following his trial. His death marked the conclusion of proceedings that examined the actions and decisions of Nazi leadership during World War II and the Holocaust. The circumstances of his final days reflected the serious nature of the charges he faced.

Ribbentrop was laid to rest at Wenzbach in Pullach, Germany, where his remains were interred. His life and career remain subjects of historical study and reflection, serving as part of the broader record of this tumultuous era in European history.