About Fritz Schmidt
Lived 1903 – 1943 (aged 39). Fritz Schmidt was a politician and photographer.
Fritz Schmidt (19 November 1903 in Eisbergen, nowadays part of Porta Westfalica, Westphalia – 26 June 1943 in Chartres) was the German Commissioner-General for Political Affairs and Propaganda in the occupied Netherlands between 1940 and 1943, one of four assistants to the Governor-General, Arthur Seyss-Inquart.
He is regarded as a compromiser and promoted the interests of Anton Mussert and the Nationaal-Socialistische Beweging (NSB).
In March 1936, Schmidt was elected to the Reichstag for electoral constituency 17 (Westphalia North). He was reelected in April 1938 and remained a member until his death.
Schmidt died at the age of 39 on 26 June 1943 when he "fell, jumped, or was pushed out of a train", and was succeeded by Wilhelm Ritterbusch.
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Who was Fritz Schmidt?
Dutch collaborator with Nazi Germany (1903-1943)
When was Fritz Schmidt born?
Fritz Schmidt was born on 19 November 1903 in Eisbergen.
When did Fritz Schmidt die?
Fritz Schmidt died on 20 June 1943 in Chartres.
What was Fritz Schmidt's occupation?
Fritz Schmidt was a politician and photographer.
What nationality was Fritz Schmidt?
Fritz Schmidt's recorded nationality: German Reich.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fritz Schmidt (Nazi official)
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