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Franz Oppenhoff

German lawyer and politician (1902-1945)

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Franz Oppenhoff was a German lawyer who was appointed mayor of the city of Aachen after its capture by Allied forces in World War II. He was subsequently assassinated on the order of Heinrich Himmler.

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Born
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Place of birth
Aachen wd
Died
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Place of death
Aachen wd
Citizenship
Germany wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer, mayor wd
Education
University of Cologne wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor (31 October 1944 – 25 March 1945)

Questions

When was Franz Oppenhoff born?
Franz Oppenhoff was born on 18 August 1902 in Aachen.
What positions has Franz Oppenhoff held?
Positions held by Franz Oppenhoff include: mayor (1944–1945).
Where did Franz Oppenhoff study?
Franz Oppenhoff was educated at University of Cologne.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Franz Oppenhoff · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q72933 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Franz oppenhoff 1280 1280 fit 90.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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