Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Joseph Berchtold Biography and Timeline

Follow Joseph Berchtold through 2 dated historical records for Germany.

Joseph Berchtold, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1923–1926Years on this page

1923

Stabswache

Politics / NSDAP

Hitler orders the formation of a bodyguard for himself, the tiny unit, originally formed by only eight men (and commanded by Julius Schreck and Joseph Berchtold), is designated the Stabswache (Staff Guard)

1926

Reichsfuhrer

Reichsfuhrer · Warfare / Military

The title of Reichsfuhrer is created by Joseph Berchtold. Appointed Reichsfuhrer-SS

Role range: 1927-1929

Records, sources and methodology

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