Military · Literature · 1880–1944

Ludwig Beck

German general and leading member of the plot to assassinate Hitler

Did you know?He was the only high-ranking officer to resign his post in protest against the Nazi regime's aggressive foreign policy before the war began.

Ludwig August Theodor Beck (German:; 29 June 1880 – 20 July 1944) was a German general who served as Chief of the German General Staff from 1933 to 1938. Beck was one of the main conspirators of the 20 July plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.

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Age at death: 64
Years since death: 82

Born: June 29, 1880 · Biebrich, Germany
Died: July 20, 1944
Cause of death: Gunshot wound
Nationality: German
Known for: Military, Literature

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