Questions about Hermann Göring

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Hermann Göring born?

Hermann Wilhelm Göring was born on the 12th of January 1893 at the Marienbad Sanatorium in Rosenheim, Bavaria. His parents worked abroad while he remained with a friend for three years before moving to their home.

How did Hermann Göring die during World War II?

Hermann Göring committed suicide by ingesting cyanide capsules on the 15th of October 1946 before his scheduled execution. He died shortly after sentencing was read on the 30th of September 1946 following a trial lasting 218 days.

What role did Hermann Göring play in the Nazi Party leadership succession?

Hitler designated Hermann Göring as his successor as Führer on the 30th of August 1939 during a council meeting prior to Poland's invasion. A decree from 1941 named Göring his successor if Hitler lost freedom of action but Bormann intercepted messages leading to Göring's resignation.

How many confirmed air victories did Hermann Göring achieve during World War I?

Hermann Göring finished World War I with 22 confirmed air victories and led Jagdgeschwader 1 known as the Flying Circus after July 1918. He scored air victories steadily until May 1917 when he commanded Jagdstaffel 27.

When did Hermann Göring establish the Gestapo and who initially led it?

On the 26th of April 1933 Hermann Göring established the Gestapo with Rudolf Diels leading the force. Thinking Diels insufficiently ruthless he transferred control to Heinrich Himmler on the 20th of April 1934 when SA membership exceeded two million men.