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Hans Schemm

1891-10-06 – 1935-03-05

Portrait of Hans Schemm
Black-and-white portrait photograph of Hans Schemm (1891–1935) Cropped version of image where the photo is mounted to a handwritten greeting card dated 20 December 1933 and signed by Schemm. Additional text contains "München" and "Heil Hitler". Schemm was a German educator and high-ranking Nazi Party official who served as Gauleiter of Gau Bayreuth and Bavarian State Minister for Education and Culture until his death in an airplane accident in 1935. Uncredited photographer. No known copyright restrictions.Credit: Uncredited photographer. Photo mounted on handwritten greeting card dated 20 XII 1933 and signed by Hans Schemm (died 1935).

Life & Legacy

Hans Schemm (6 October 1891 – 5 March 1935) was a German educator who became a prominent Nazi Party official. He served as Gauleiter of Gau Bayreuth and Bavarian State Minister for Education and Culture until his death in an airplane accident.

Occupation & Career

military physician, politician, teacher, German Minister of State, member of parliament, opinion journalist

Legacy Highlights

Organizations & Memberships

Militant League for German Culture

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q109771 — wikidata View source

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