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'''Rudolf Hess''' (1894 - 1987) was a high-ranking [[Nazi]] official. Hess was born in [[Alexandria]], [[Egypt]]; his father was a German wholesale merchant.  When he was young, his family moved to Germany, where he fought in [[World War I]] and was wounded twice serving as an infantryman. He was awarded the Iron Cross, second class. In the fall of 1918, he was allowed to train as a pilot. However, the war ended before he saw any action as a flyer. In 1920 he heard [[Hitler]] speak, became an instant follower and Party member. He soon became Hitler's personal secretary and close associate. In 1923 he participated in the Munich [[Beer Hall Putsch]], after which he was arrested and imprisoned with Hitler and other Nazi leaders at that time. While incarcerated at Landsberg Fortress Prison, Hitler dictated ''[[Mein Kampf]]'' to Hess.

 

 

'''Rudolf Hess''' (1894 - 1987) was a high-ranking [[Nazi]] official. Hess was born in [[Alexandria]], [[Egypt]]; his father was a German wholesale merchant.  When he was young, his family moved to Germany, where he fought in [[World War I]] and was wounded twice serving as an infantryman. He was awarded the Iron Cross, second class. In the fall of 1918, he was allowed to train as a pilot. However, the war ended before he saw any action as a flyer. In 1920 he heard [[Hitler]] speak, became an instant follower and party member. He soon became Hitler's personal secretary and close associate. In 1923 he participated in the Munich [[Beer Hall Putsch]], after which he was arrested and imprisoned with Hitler and other Nazi leaders at that time. While incarcerated at Landsberg Fortress Prison, Hitler dictated ''[[Mein Kampf]]'' to Hess.

After the Nazis assumed power in Germany, Hess was made Deputy Führer (a largely ceremonial position) and was placed in charge of the Party organization. Hess, however, lacked the intelligence and leadership of other prominent Nazis, and his influence waned in proportion to men such as [[Goering]], [[Himmler]], and [[Goebbels]]. He also took a keen interest in the supernatural, [[astrology]], the occult and evil spirits. He was a vegetarian, like Hitler. Unlike other top Nazis, Hess did not use his position to gain power or personal wealth. He was loyal to Hitler and desired to be useful.   

After the Nazis assumed power in Germany, Hess was made Deputy Führer (a largely ceremonial position) and was placed in charge of the Party organization. Hess, however, lacked the intelligence and leadership of other prominent Nazis, and his influence waned in proportion to men such as [[Goering]], [[Himmler]], and [[Goebbels]]. He also took a keen interest in the supernatural, [[astrology]], the occult and evil spirits. He was a vegetarian, like Hitler. Unlike other top Nazis, Hess did not use his position to gain power or personal wealth. He was loyal to Hitler and desired to be useful.