Ferdinand von Lüninck
Ferdinand Freiherrr von Lüninck | |
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Ferdinand Freiherr von Lüninck on trial before the People's Court, 1944 | |
| Oberpräsident, Province of Westphalia | |
| In office 22 February 1933 – 21 July 1938 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 August 1888 Ostwig, Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Died | 14 November 1944 (aged 56) Plötzensee Prison, Berlin, Nazi Germany |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Nationality | German |
| Political party | Nazi Party (NSDAP) |
| Other political affiliations | German National People's Party |
| Alma mater | University of Münster, University of Göttingen, University of Munich |
| Profession | Lawyer Civil servant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | German Empire Nazi Germany |
| Branch/service | Imperial German Army German Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 1939–1943 |
| Rank | Leutnant Major |
| Unit | Guards Rifles Battalion |
| Commands | 178th Infantry Reserve Battalion 9th Infantry Reserve Battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class |
Ferdinand Joseph Meinolph Anton Maria Freiherr von Lüninck (3 August 1888 – 14 November 1944) was a German landowner, lawyer, military officer and politician. An early supporter of the Nazi Party, he became the Oberpräsident of the Province of Westphalia. He eventually joined the opponents of the regime and was executed in connection with the failed 20 July Plot.