Albert Hoffmann (Nazi)
Albert Hoffmann | |
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| Gauleiter of Gau Westphalia-South (Acting Gauleiter until 17 April 1944) | |
| In office 26 January 1943 – 13 April 1945 | |
| Appointed by | Adolf Hitler |
| Preceded by | Paul Giesler |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Deputy Gauleiter of Gau Upper Silesia | |
| In office 10 February 1941 – 26 January 1943 | |
| Appointed by | Adolf Hitler |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Rudolf Metzner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adolf Johann Albert Hoffmann 24 October 1907 |
| Died | 26 August 1972 (aged 64) |
| Party | Nazi Party |
| Occupation | Tobacco merchant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch/service | Heer |
| Years of service | 1936–1939 |
| Rank | Wachtmeister |
| Unit | 1st Mountain Division (Wehrmacht) |
| Battles/wars | World War II (Polish Campaign) |
| Awards | Iron Cross, 2nd class War Merit Cross, 1st and 2nd class with Swords |
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Adolf Johann Albert Hoffmann (24 October 1907 – 26 August 1972) was a German entrepreneur, who during the Third Reich served as the Nazi Gauleiter of Westphalia-South. He was also an SS-Gruppenführer. Tried for war crimes, he was acquitted for lack of evidence, but was sentenced to prison as a result of denazification proceedings.