Hans Scholl

Hans Fritz Scholl (German: [hans ʃɔl] ⓘ; 22 September 1918 – 22 February 1943) was, along with Alexander Schmorell, one of the two founding members of the White Rose resistance movement in Nazi Germany. The principal author of the resistance movement's literature, he was found guilty of high treason for distributing anti-Nazi material and was executed by the Nazi regime in 1943 during World War II.

For the astronomer, see Hans Scholl (astronomer).
See also: Hans and Sophie Scholl

Hans Scholl
Born
Hans Fritz Scholl

22 September 1918
Crailsheim, German Empire
Died22 February 1943(1943-02-22) (aged 24)
Stadelheim Prison, Munich, Nazi Germany
Cause of deathExecution by guillotine
Resting placePerlacher Friedhof, Munich
48.097344°N 11.59949°E / 48.097344; 11.59949
NationalityGerman
Occupation(s)Soldier, medic, student, resistance founder
Parent(s)Robert Scholl
Magdalena Müller
RelativesInge Scholl (sister)
Elisabeth Hartnagel-Scholl (sister)
Sophie Scholl (sister)
Werner Scholl (brother)
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