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Carl Friedrich Goerdeler

German politician and member of the 20 July plot (1884-1945)

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Carl Friedrich Goerdeler (German: [kaʁl ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈɡœʁdəlɐ] ; 31 July 1884 – 2 February 1945) was a German conservative politician, monarchist, executive, economist, civil servant and opponent of the Nazi regime. Though he harbored antisemitic beliefs, he opposed anti-Jewish policies while he held office and was opposed to the Holocaust.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Piła wd
Died
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Place of death
Plötzensee Prison wd
Citizenship
Germany wd
Occupation
politician, jurist, resistance fighter, mayor wd
Political party
German National People's Party wd
Education
University of Tübingen wd
Spouse
Anneliese Goerdeler wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor

Awards wd

  • Goethe Medal for Art and Science (1932)

About

Had the 20 July plot to overthrow Hitler's dictatorship in 1944 succeeded, Goerdeler would have served as the Chancellor of the new government. After his arrest, he gave the names of numerous co-conspirators to the Gestapo, causing the arrests and executions of hundreds. Goerdeler was executed by hanging on 2 February 1945.

Due his close relations with the Freiburg Circles, he is regarded as one of many forerunners of the social market economy.

Questions

When was Carl Friedrich Goerdeler born?
Carl Friedrich Goerdeler was born on 31 July 1884 in Piła.
What positions has Carl Friedrich Goerdeler held?
Positions held by Carl Friedrich Goerdeler include: mayor.
Where did Carl Friedrich Goerdeler study?
Carl Friedrich Goerdeler was educated at University of Tübingen.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Carl Friedrich Goerdeler · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q57430 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Bundesarchiv Bild 146-1993-069-06, Carl Friedrich Goerdeler.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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