Rudolf Nadolny
German diplomat and biological warfare operative in World War I.
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Rudolf Nadolny was a German military intelligence officer who, during the First World War, worked in a branch of the German General Staff that experimented in biological warfare. He later served as German Ambassador to Turkey and the Soviet Union, and headed the German delegation at the World Disarmament Conference. Nadolny left the diplomatic service in opposition to Hitler's policy towards the Soviets.
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- In 1945 Nadolny became president of the German Red Cross.
- During the Blockade of Berlin (1948-1949), Nadolny moved to West Germany.
- He died in Düsseldorf in 1953.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Rudolf Nadolny born?
Rudolf Nadolny was born on 12 July 1873 in Groß Stürlack, East Prussia, Germany (now Sterławki Wielkie, Poland).
When did Rudolf Nadolny die?
Rudolf Nadolny died on 18 May 1953 in Düsseldorf-Benrath, West Germany.
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