Arthur Seyss-Inquart 1892 – 1946

Biography

Arthur Seyss-Inquart was born on July 22, 1892, in Stonařov, in what was then the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He came of age during a transformative period in European history and would become a significant political figure during one of the continent’s darkest chapters. His life trajectory would ultimately lead him to positions of considerable authority and responsibility.

During the Nazi era, Seyss-Inquart served as a politician within the Nazi regime and held the position of Nazi ruler over the occupied Netherlands during World War II. His tenure in this role placed him at the center of occupation policies and governance during the war years.

Following the conclusion of World War II, Seyss-Inquart was brought before the Nuremberg Court to answer for his actions. He was convicted of crimes against humanity—charges reflecting the gravity of his conduct during the Nazi period. On October 16, 1946, he was executed by hanging in Nuremberg Court Prison. His remains were subsequently interred at Wenzbach in Pullach, Germany, where they remain.