Unity of Party and State
Gains institutional importance as the Law to Secure the Unity of Party and State binds the NSDAP to the German state.
Role range: 1933-1945 – 1933-1941
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Rudolf Hess Biography and Timeline
Follow Rudolf Hess through 5 dated historical records for Germany.
Rudolf Hess, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1933–1946Years on this page
1933
1945
Indictment Served at Nuremberg
The International Military Tribunal served the indictment, Charter and notice of rights on him at Nuremberg.
Role range: 1939-1945
Not Guilty Plea at Nuremberg
He entered a plea of not guilty before the International Military Tribunal.
Role range: 1939-1945
1946
IMT Verdict for Rudolf Hess
Hess is convicted and receives life imprisonment for conspiracy and crimes against peace.
Role range: 1939-1945
Hess Begins Life Imprisonment after IMT
Hess begins serving the life sentence imposed for conspiracy and crimes against peace after completion of the Nuremberg proceedings.
Role range: 1939-1945
Records, sources and methodology
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