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Heinrich Himmler
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Heinrich Himmler
Biography of a Notorious Figure
Full Name and Common Aliases
Heinrich Luitpold Himmler was born on October 7, 1900, in Munich, Germany. He is often referred to as Reichsführer-SS or simply Himmler.
Birth and Death Dates
October 7, 1900 - May 23, 1945
Nationality and Profession(s)
German Nazi politician and SS leader, serving as the head of the Gestapo and the Minister of the Interior for the Third Reich.
Early Life and Background
Heinrich Himmler was born to Joseph Gebhard Lanzendorf and Anna Heyder in Munich. His family moved frequently during his childhood, settling in Landshut by 1905. After completing elementary school, Himmler attended a Catholic boarding school, where he excelled academically but struggled with his faith.
Himmler's interests shifted towards agriculture and veterinary medicine after leaving school at the age of 18. He enrolled at Munich University to study agronomy but dropped out in 1923 due to financial constraints. This decision would have significant consequences for his future career.
Major Accomplishments
Heinrich Himmler rose through the ranks of the Nazi Party, eventually becoming Reichsführer-SS and Minister of the Interior. He played a crucial role in implementing Adolf Hitler's policies, particularly those related to racial purity and law enforcement. As head of the Gestapo, Himmler was responsible for suppressing opposition within Germany.
Some notable accomplishments include:
Establishing the concentration camp system
Implementing the Nuremberg Laws
* Organizing the Einsatzgruppen (mobile killing units) during Operation Barbarossa
Notable Works or Actions
Himmler's most infamous actions were carried out in the name of racial purity. He was instrumental in developing and implementing policies aimed at eliminating minority groups deemed undesirable by the Nazi regime.
As part of this agenda, Himmler oversaw the mass extermination of Jews, Romani people, disabled individuals, and other minorities through forced labor, medical experimentation, and systematic murder.
Impact and Legacy
Heinrich Himmler's impact on history is undeniable. His dedication to Hitler's ideology led to unimaginable atrocities during World War II, resulting in the deaths of millions of innocent civilians. The atrocities committed under his watch continue to serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power and ideological extremism.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Heinrich Himmler's quotes often emphasize his devotion to Nazi ideology and racial purity. His infamous speech at Posen in 1943, where he discussed the "Final Solution," serves as a testament to his unwavering commitment to Hitler's vision.
Himmler's legacy is one of unmitigated horror, a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of blind obedience to an extremist ideology.
Quotes by Heinrich Himmler
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The best political weapon is the weapon of terror. Cruelty commands respect. Men may hate us. But, we don't ask for their love; only for their fear.
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Mohammed knew that most people are terribly cowardly and stupid. That is why he promised two beautiful women to every courageous warrior who dies in battle. This is the kind of language a soldier understands. When he believes that he will be welcomed in this manner in the afterlife, he will be willing to give his life, he will be enthusiastic about going to battle and not fear death. You may call this primitive and you may laugh about it, but it is based on deeper wisdom. A religion must speak a man's language.
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Anti-Semitism is exactly the same as delousing. Getting rid of lice is not a question of ideology, it is a matter of cleanliness. In just this same way anti-Semitism for us has not been a question of ideology but a matter of cleanliness.
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I have not tolerated an atheist in the ranks of the SS. Every member has a deep faith in God, in what my ancestors called in their language Waralda, the ancient one, the one who is mightier than we are.
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You men of the einsatzgruppen are called upon to fulfill a repulsive duty. But you are soldiers who have to carry out every order unconditionally. You have a responsibility before God and Hitler for everything that is happening. I myself hate this bloody business and I have been moved to the depths of my soul. But I am obeying the highest law by doing my duty. Man must defend himself against bedbugs and rats, against vermin.
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Germans who wish to use firearms should join the SS or the SA - ordinary citizens don't need guns, as their having guns doesn't serve the State.
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Let us assume that the Turks in whose ranks Europeans were fighting as well, even in high positions, would have conquered Vienna and Europe in 1683 instead of having been forced to withdraw. If the Mohammedans would have gained the victory at the time and Islam would have swept victoriously over Europe, then the Christian churches would have been depoliticized. (...) For the Turks were religiously tolerant, they allowed each religion to continue to exist, provided it was no longer involved in politics - otherwise it was finished.
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Roughly 7 to 8 percent of men in Germany are homosexual. If that is how things remain, our nation will fall to pieces because of that plague. Those who practice homosexuality deprive Germany of the children they owe her.
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I know there are some people in Germany who become sick when they see these black uniforms, we understand the reason for this, and do not expect we shall be loved by all that number of people; those who come to fear us in any way or at any time must have a bad conscience towards the Fuhrer and the nation. For these persons we have established an organisation called the Security Service.
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