Karl Ernst Rahtgens
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Karl Ernst Rahtgens, ca. 1940
Karl Ernst Rahtgens (27 August 1908 – 30 August 1944) was a German officer and resistance fighter against the Nazi régime.
Born in Lübeck, he was married to Johanna Helene Rahtgens, née von Cramon. His uncle was Field Marshal Günther von Kluge.
He was involved in the efforts to overthrow Hitler (the July 20 Plot), was arrested in Belgrade and sentenced on 30 August 1944 by the Volksgerichtshof to death. He was hanged later the same day at Plötzensee Prison in Berlin.
