Otto Telschow
Otto Telschow | |
|---|---|
| Gauleiter of Gau Eastern Hanover | |
| In office 1 October 1928 – 8 May 1945 | |
| Appointed by | Adolf Hitler |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Gauleiter of Gau Lüneburg-Stade | |
| In office 15 July 1925 – 1 October 1928 | |
| Appointed by | Adolf Hitler |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 February 1876 |
| Died | 31 May 1945 (aged 69) |
| Cause of death | Suicide |
| Party | Nazi Party |
| Other political affiliations | German Social Party Deutschvölkischer Schutz- und Trutzbund German Völkisch Freedom Party |
| Occupation | Police Administrator |
| Civilian awards | Golden Party Badge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Branch/service | Royal Prussian Army |
| Years of service | 1893–1902 1914–1919 |
| Rank | Unteroffizier |
| Unit | 11th (2nd Brandenburg) Uhlan Regiment 15th (Hanover) Hussar Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Military awards | Iron Cross, 2nd class |
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Otto Telschow (27 February 1876 – 31 May 1945) was a German soldier and police administrator who became the Nazi Party Gauleiter in eastern Hanover from 1925 to 1945. At the end of the Second World War, he was captured by British forces and committed suicide while in custody.