Karl von Roques
Karl von Roques (7 May 1880 – 24 December 1949) was a German general and war criminal during the Second World War, who commanded the Army Group Rear Area behind Army Group South. Following the war, Roques was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in the High Command Trial. He died in 1949 while serving his sentence.
Karl von Roques | |
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Roques's mugshot after his indictment for the Nuremberg Military Tribunal (July 1947) | |
| Born | 7 May 1880 |
| Died | 24 December 1949 (aged 69) Nuremberg, Bavaria, West Germany |
| Known for | War crimes of the Wehrmacht |
| Criminal status | Deceased |
| Conviction(s) | War crimes Crimes against humanity |
| Trial | High Command Trial |
| Criminal penalty | 20 years imprisonment |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe Army |
| Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Commands held | Army Group South Rear Area |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Relations | Franz von Roques (cousin) |
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