Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Georg Elser Biography and Timeline

Follow Georg Elser through 4 dated historical records for Germany.

Georg Elser, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1939–1945Years on this page

1939

Arrest of Georg Elser

Dachau · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Arrested for trying to blow up Hitler, imprisoned in Dachau

Role range: 1939-1945

Plot

Warfare / World War, 2nd

Geor Elser plants a bomb which nearly kills Hitler

Role range: 1939-1945

1945

Death of Georg Elser

Warfare / World War, 2nd

Death of Elser Elser, executed by the Nazis

Role range: 1939-1945

Execution

Warfare / World War, 2nd

Executedby the Nazis, made to appear as the result of an Allied bombing raid

Role range: 1939-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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