Joseph Goebbels

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Joseph Goebbels born?October 29, 1897
2. When did Joseph Goebbels die?May 1, 1945 (age 47)
3. Where was Joseph Goebbels born?Rheydt, German Empire
4. What is the education?Doctorate in philology from the University of Heidelberg
5. What is the key positions?Gauleiter of Berlin, Reich Minister of Propaganda, Reich Plenipotentiary for Total War
6. What was Joseph Goebbels known for?He was a powerful speaker who used words to influence people and spread the ideas of the Nazi Party.

Philology: The study of language in oral and written historical sources; a combination of literary criticism and linguistics.
Gauleiter: A high-ranking Nazi Party official responsible for administering a 'Gau' (district).
Reich Minister of Propaganda: The head of the Reich Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, controlling all media and cultural output in Nazi Germany.
Antisemitism: Hostility to, prejudice toward, or discrimination against Jews.