Karl Weinrich
Karl Weinrich | |
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Karl Weinrich in 1938 | |
| Gauleiter of Gau Kurhessen | |
Acting from 1 September 1927 | |
| In office 1 February 1928 – 6 November 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Schultz (Gauleiter) |
| Succeeded by | Karl Gerland |
| Deputy Gauleiter of Gau Hesse-Nassau North | |
| In office 1925 – 1 February 1928 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 December 1887 Molmeck, Province of Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Died | 22 July 1973 Hausen, Hesse, West Germany |
| Political party | Nazi Party (NSDAP) |
| Occupation | Soldier Bureaucrat |
| Awards | Golden Party Badge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Branch/service | Imperial German Army |
| Years of service | 1906–1920 |
| Unit | 28th Infantry Regiment, "von Goeben" |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Karl Otto Paul Weinrich (2 December 1887 – 22 July 1973) was a German professional soldier who fought in the First World War. He became a Nazi Party official and politician who was the long-serving Gauleiter of Gau Kurhessen. During the Second World War, he was removed from his post for abandoning Kassel during a bombing raid. After the German surrender, he was interned and underwent denazification proceedings in which he was found to be a major offender and was sentenced to jail.