Ferdinand von Lüninck

Ferdinand Joseph Meinolph Anton Maria Freiherr von Lüninck (3 August 1888 – 14 November 1944) was a German landowner, lawyer, military officer and politician. An early supporter of the Nazi Party, he became the Oberpräsident of the Province of Westphalia. He eventually joined the opponents of the regime and was executed in connection with the failed 20 July Plot.

Ferdinand Freiherrr von Lüninck
Ferdinand Freiherr von Lüninck on trial before the People's Court, 1944
Oberpräsident,
Province of Westphalia
In office
22 February 1933  21 July 1938
Personal details
Born3 August 1888
Ostwig, Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
Died14 November 1944 (aged 56)
Plötzensee Prison, Berlin, Nazi Germany
Cause of deathExecution by hanging
NationalityGerman
Political partyNazi Party (NSDAP)
Other political
affiliations
German National People's Party
Alma materUniversity of Münster, University of Göttingen, University of Munich
OccupationLawyer
Civil servant
Military service
Allegiance German Empire
Branch/serviceImperial German Army
Years of service1914–1918
RankLeutnant
UnitGuards Rifles Battalion
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsIron Cross 1st and 2nd class
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