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Hermann Göring

Hermann Göring was a prominent Nazi leader in Germany during World War II. He was a key figure in Adolf Hitler's government, serving as the head of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) and overseeing the economy and war production. Göring was known for his flamboyant personality and ambition, and he played a significant role in the Holocaust by organizing the plundering of Jewish property. After Germany's defeat in 1945, he was arrested, tried at the Nuremberg Trials for war crimes, and sentenced to death, but committed suicide before his execution. His legacy remains one of infamy within history.