Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk 1887 – 1977

Biography

Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk was born on August 22, 1887, in Rathmannsdorf, into a distinguished German noble family. A trained jurist, he pursued a career in law and governance that would span decades of significant historical change. His education and legal background prepared him for the senior government positions he would eventually hold throughout his professional life.

During the Nazi era, von Krosigk served in prominent governmental roles, a period that marked one of history’s darkest chapters. As a senior official during this time, his decisions and actions remained subjects of historical scrutiny and reflection. His long life allowed him to witness and participate in some of the most transformative and troubling events of the twentieth century.

Von Krosigk lived into advanced age, passing away on March 4, 1977, in Essen at the age of 89. His nearly nine decades encompassed the rise and fall of empires, the transformation of European society, and profound moral and political upheaval. He left behind a complex historical legacy that continues to warrant examination and understanding by those studying this critical period in German and world history.