About Hans Tauscher
Lived 1867 – 1941 (aged 73). Hans Tauscher was a military officer.
Hans Tauscher (October 29, 1867 - September 5, 1941) was an officer of the Imperial German Army during World War I who was accused in the United States of plotting sabotage against Canada's Welland Canal. He was indicted with Franz von Papen but acquitted by a federal jury. From the late 1890s until 1931, he was the American representative for Krupp in the United States.
During World War I he was accused of plotting sabotage against the Welland Canal along with Franz von Papen, Captain Karl Boy-Ed, Constantine Covani, and Franz von Rintelen. He was indicted with Franz von Papen but acquitted by a federal jury.
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Who was Hans Tauscher?
(1867-1941) Officer of the Imperial General Army
When was Hans Tauscher born?
Hans Tauscher was born on 29 October 1867 in Prenzlau.
When did Hans Tauscher die?
Hans Tauscher died on 6 September 1941 in Manhattan.
What was Hans Tauscher's occupation?
Hans Tauscher was a military officer.
What nationality was Hans Tauscher?
Hans Tauscher's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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