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The assassination of what German diplomat triggered the Kristallnacht?
Ernst vom Rath.
Why was Ernst vom Rath's death so important?
His assassination was used as an excuse for the Night of Broken Glass (Kristallnacht). See related question.
Who was the Jew who murdered a German diplomat in Paris 1938?
Jew Herschel Grynszpan shot Ernst Vom Rath on November 7, 1938. See Related Links below.
What did Herschel Grynspan do on the night of the Kristallnacht?
It was on November 7, 1938 (CE) that Grynspan assassinated Ernst vom Rath, who died two days later, ostensibly precipitating the events known as Kristallnacht.
How much did the German government fine Jews for Kristallnacht?
The Jewish population was fined one billion marks for the slaying of Vom Rath. Then six million marks from insurance claims were taken from the Jews as well.
When was Ernst vom Rath born?
Ernst vom Rath was born in 1909.
When did Wilhelm von Rath die?
Ernst vom Rath died in 1938.
The assassination of what German diplomat triggered the Kristallnacht?
Ernst vom Rath.
When was Gerhard vom Rath born?
Gerhard vom Rath was born in 1830.
When did Gerhard vom Rath die?
Gerhard vom Rath died in 1888.
Why was Ernst vom Rath's death so important?
His assassination was used as an excuse for the Night of Broken Glass (Kristallnacht). See related question.
What has the author Gerhard vom Rath written?
Gerhard vom Rath has written: 'Pennsylvanien' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Pennsylvania.
Who was the Jew who murdered a German diplomat in Paris 1938?
Jew Herschel Grynszpan shot Ernst Vom Rath on November 7, 1938. See Related Links below.
What did Herschel Grynspan do on the night of the Kristallnacht?
It was on November 7, 1938 (CE) that Grynspan assassinated Ernst vom Rath, who died two days later, ostensibly precipitating the events known as Kristallnacht.
How did the Nazis benefit from Vom Raths death?
The killing of vom Rath by Herschel Grynszpan provided an excuse for the Kristallnacht. (See related question).
Who was herschel grynszpan?
He was an 17 year old Jewish Assassin. On the night of November 7, 1938 he shot and killed Ernst Vom Rath. He shot him in the stomach twice and he died two days later. The death of Ernst triggered Hitler to do the Kristallnacht: The night of broken glass. The reason for killing Ernst was his family's deportation back to Poland. He was wanted in France for stealing a streetcar but many unsuccesful attempts to catch him. Until that night when he walked in there and shot him. He was born of March 28, 1919
Who was killed in Paris so the Jews weremade to wear the star of david?
Ernst vom Rath in 1938, which was used as the excuse for the Night of Broken Glass (Kristallnacht - please see related question, below). However, Jews in Germany were not required to wear the Star of David till nearly three years late. The link assumed in the question is not accurate.
