Heinrich Ernst Göring

Heinrich Ernst Göring (31 October 1839 – 7 December 1913) was a German jurist and diplomat who served as colonial governor of German South West Africa. He was the father of five children including Hermann Göring, the Nazi leader and commander of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force).

Heinrich Ernst Göring
Reichskommissar for
German South West Africa
In office
May 1885  August 1890
Preceded byGustav Nachtigal
Succeeded byLouis Nels
German Resident Minister for Haiti and the Dominican Republic
In office
1892–1895
Preceded byEduard Grisebach
Succeeded byHeinrich von Luxburg (*1855)
Personal details
Born(1839-10-31)31 October 1839
Emmerich, Kingdom of Prussia
Died7 December 1913(1913-12-07) (aged 74)
Munich, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire
SpouseFranziska Tiefenbrunn
Children5, including Hermann and Albert
RelativesEdda Göring (granddaughter)
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