Konstantin Hierl

Konstantin Hierl (24 February 1875 23 September 1955) was a major figure in the administration of Nazi Germany. He was the head of the Reich Labour Service (Reichsarbeitsdienst; RAD) a Reichsleiter of the Nazi Party and an associate of Adolf Hitler before he came to national power.

Konstantin Hierl
Konstantin Hierl in 1941
Reichsarbeitsführer
Reich Labour Service
In office
26 June 1935  8 May 1945
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Reichsleiter
In office
10 September 1936  8 May 1945
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Reichsminister without Portfolio
In office
24 August 1943  30 April 1945
Personal details
Born(1875-02-24)24 February 1875
Parsberg, Bavaria, German Empire
Died23 September 1955(1955-09-23) (aged 80)
Heidelberg, West Germany
NationalityGerman
Political partyNazi Party
OccupationMilitary officer
Civilian awardsGerman Order
Military service
Allegiance German Empire
 Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
Branch/serviceGerman Army (German Empire)
Reichswehr
Years of service1893–1924
RankOberst
Generalmajor (Honor rank)
UnitI Royal Bavarian Reserve Corps
Battles/warsWorld War I
Military awardsIron Cross, 1st and 2nd class
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