Alfred Rosenberg
Alfred Rosenberg
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Alfred Ernst Rosenberg was born on January 12, 1893, in Reval (now Tallinn), Estonia. He is commonly known as Alfred Rosenberg.
Birth and Death Dates
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Birth Date: January 12, 1893
Death Date: October 16, 1946
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Rosenberg was a German politician, philosopher, and architect. He held various positions within the Nazi Party during its rise to power.
Early Life and Background
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Alfred Rosenberg grew up in Reval (now Tallinn), Estonia, where his father worked as a ship's captain. He developed an interest in philosophy and art at a young age. In 1913, he moved to Munich, Germany, and began studying architecture. However, due to financial constraints, he eventually dropped out of school.
During World War I, Rosenberg joined the German army and was wounded twice. After being discharged from the military, he became increasingly involved in radical nationalist and anti-Semitic groups within Germany's right-wing circles. He co-founded the Thule Society in 1918 with other influential figures like Rudolf von Sebottendorff.
Major Accomplishments
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Rosenberg played a significant role in the development of Nazi ideology during its early stages. As one of Adolf Hitler's closest advisors, he was appointed as the Party's chief ideologue and editor-in-chief of its official newspaper, the Völkischer Beobachter (People's Observer). Rosenberg also contributed to several influential texts on Nazi philosophy.
Notable Works or Actions
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Rosenberg is perhaps best known for his 1930 book Der Mythus des 20. Jahrhunderts (The Myth of the Twentieth Century), which provided a comprehensive outline of Nazi ideology. This work outlined key concepts, including the idea that German culture and history were superior to others.
In addition to his ideological contributions, Rosenberg was also heavily involved in implementing the systematic persecution and elimination of Jews from Germany. He played a leading role in drafting and promoting various anti-Semitic laws during the 1930s.
Impact and Legacy
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Rosenberg's involvement with the Nazi regime led to catastrophic consequences for millions of people worldwide. His influence can be seen in the implementation of policies that would result in mass killings, deportations, and forced labor under the Third Reich.
In October 1946, Rosenberg was sentenced to death by a British military court during the Nuremberg trials for crimes against humanity. He died on October 16, 1946.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Alfred Rosenberg is widely remembered due to his pivotal role in shaping and promoting Nazi ideology. His influential writings contributed significantly to the radicalization of German politics during this period.
As one of Hitler's closest advisors, Rosenberg played a key part in implementing anti-Semitic policies that would have far-reaching consequences for world history. Despite the significance of his contributions, his life's work is now widely regarded as an example of ideological extremism and hatred.
Quotes by Alfred Rosenberg
A nation without a myth drifts aimlessly throughout history. Myth gives purpose and meaning to the civilisation. Myth makes a people a nation, a nation a race, and a race a contributor to the world. Myth shapes the race so that the race may fulfil the potential of its individual. The myth makes us conscious that we are a race, and not merely an arbitrary, purposeless, ill-defined conglomerate of men and women.
A determined will, grounded on a clear order of rank of values, coupled with organic strength of outlook, will also one day – despite all hindrances – enforce its realisation in all domains.
How can we still speak of the salvation and reformation of Europe, when we have to ask Europe’s destroyer for help?
I didn’t say that the Jews are inferior. I didn’t even maintain they are a race. I merely saw that the mixture of different cultures didn’t work.
We let 50,000 Jewish intellectuals get across the border. Just as I wanted Lebensraum for Germany, I thought Jews should have a Lebensraum for themselves – outside of Germany.
The Amorites founded Jerusalem, they formed the Nordic weft in later Galilee, that is, in the “pagan region” whence some day Jesus was to come.
Today a new faith is awakening – the Myth of the blood; the belief that to defend the blood is also to defend the divine nature of man in general. It is a belief, effulgent with the brightest knowledge, that Nordic blood represents that Mysterium which has overcome and replaced the older sacraments.
I didn't say that the Jews are inferior. I didn't even maintain they are a race. I merely saw that the mixture of different cultures didn't work.