Indictment Served at Nuremberg
The International Military Tribunal served the indictment, Charter and notice of rights on him at Nuremberg.
Role range: 1939-1945
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Ernst Kaltenbrunner Biography and Timeline
Follow Ernst Kaltenbrunner through 5 dated historical records for Austria.
Ernst Kaltenbrunner, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1945
Not Guilty Plea at Nuremberg
Kaltenbrunner entered his not guilty plea after illness delayed his appearance before the Tribunal.
Role range: 1939-1945
1946
IMT Verdict for Ernst Kaltenbrunner
Kaltenbrunner is convicted and sentenced to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity connected with the security apparatus.
Role range: 1939-1945
Execution of Kaltenbrunner
At 01:39 on 16 October 1946, Kaltenbrunner was hanged after giving a final statement; contemporary reporting records the trap being sprung while Keitel remained on the adjacent gallows.
Role range: 1939-1945
Kaltenbrunner Executed after Judgment
Kaltenbrunner is hanged following conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity connected with the Nazi security apparatus.
Role range: 1939-1945
Records, sources and methodology
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