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Also Known As Walter Richard Rudolf Hess
Born April 26, 1894 • Alexandria • Egypt
Died August 17, 1987 (aged 93) • West Berlin • Germany
Political Affiliation Nazi Party
Role In Beer Hall Putsch • World War II

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