Julius Streicher 1885 – 1946

Biography

Julius Streicher was born on February 12, 1885, in Fleinhausen, Germany. He would become known as a publisher and politician whose actions during one of history’s darkest periods left an indelible mark on the historical record. His life spanned a transformative and tragic era in European history, witnessing and participating in events that would ultimately define the twentieth century.

Streicher’s career as a publisher and Nazi politician placed him at the center of significant historical events. His work during this period became the subject of intense scrutiny and legal examination in the years following World War II, as the international community sought accountability for those responsible for wartime atrocities and crimes against humanity.

On October 16, 1946, Streicher’s life ended at Nuremberg Court Prison, where he was executed by hanging following his conviction as a war criminal. His case became part of the broader Nuremberg proceedings, which established important precedents for international justice. He was subsequently interred in Wenzbach, Pullach, Germany, where he remains buried.