Konstantin von Neurath 1873 – 1956

Biography

Konstantin von Neurath was born on February 2, 1873, in Kleinglattbach, Germany, into a period of significant historical transformation. Over the course of his long life, he would hold positions of considerable prominence and responsibility, serving as a diplomat and government official during pivotal moments in European history. His career spanned decades and took him through various roles in military and political service.

Von Neurath’s diplomatic career brought him to positions of substantial influence, including service as Foreign Minister and Ambassador. Later, he assumed the role of Reich Protector in Bohemia and Moravia during World War II, a position that placed him at the center of events that have left a complex historical legacy. His wartime service would weigh heavily on his memory and legacy.

On August 14, 1956, von Neurath passed away in Enzweihingen at the age of 83, following a myocardial infarction. He was laid to rest in Baden-Württemberg, his native region. His life remains a subject of historical examination and reflection, representing a chapter of German history marked by profound moral and political complexity.