Otto Georg Thierack 1889 – 1946

Biography

Otto Georg Thierack was born on April 19, 1889, in Wurzen, Germany. He devoted much of his life to public service as a German politician, working during a complex and consequential period in his nation’s history. Throughout his career, he held positions of responsibility within the political sphere, contributing to the affairs of state during the early and mid-twentieth century.

Thierack’s life came to an end on October 26, 1946, while he was held in Civilian Internment Camp No. 7 at Eselheide. His death occurred in the immediate aftermath of World War II, a time when many German political figures faced internment and investigation. He was fifty-seven years old at the time of his passing, which resulted from poisoning.

Though his final resting place was not formally recorded, Thierack’s life reflected the turbulent years through which he lived. His story remains part of the broader historical record of Germany during this pivotal era, a reminder of the individuals whose careers were shaped by the events of the twentieth century.