Carl Goerdeler
Carl Friedrich Goerdeler (31 July 1884 – 2 February 1945) was a monarchist conservative German politician, executive, economist, civil servant, and opponent of the Nazi regime. If a plan to kill Adolf Hitler on 20 July 1944 had succeeded, Goerdeler would have served as the Chancellor of the new government.
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| Born | 31 July 1884 |
| Died | 2 February 1945 (aged 60) Berlin, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Politician, civil servant, executive & economist. |
| Known for | One of the leaders of the conservative widerstand movement in Nazi Germany |
| Political party | DNVP |
| Spouse(s) | Anneliese Ulrich |
| Children | 5 (e.g. Reinhard Goerdeler) |
He was mayor of Leipzig from 1930 to 1937.
Goerdeler was executed by hanging.
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Goerdeler as an officer on the Eastern Front, 1916
Hitler and Goerdeler during the former's visit to Leipzig, 6 March 1934
On trial at the People's Court, Roland Freisler presiding at left.
Plötzensee Memorial, 2005
