Rüdiger Graf von der Goltz (lawyer)

Rüdiger Graf von der Goltz
Trustee of Labour,
Province of Pomerania
In office
15 June 1933  April 1934
Preceded byPosition created
Succeeded byFranz Claassen
Deputy Leader of the Overall Organization of the Economy
In office
13 March 1934  4 December 1934
Preceded byPosition created
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Additional positions
1936–1943Member of the Reichstag
1933–1945Member of the Prussian State Council
1933–1934President of the Landtag of the Province of Pomerania
Personal details
Born10 July 1894
Charlottenburg, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
Died18 April 1976 (age 81)
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany
NationalityGerman
Political partyNazi Party
Parents
Alma materUniversity of Geneva
University of Tübingen
Humboldt University of Berlin
University of Greifswald
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
Allegiance German Empire
Branch/serviceRoyal Prussian Army
Years of service1912–1915
RankOberleutnant
Unit1st Foot Guards Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsIron Cross, 1st and 2nd class
Hanseatic Cross
Wound Badge

Gustav Adolf Karl Joachim Rüdiger Graf von der Goltz (10 July 1894 – 18 April 1976) was a German lawyer and Nazi Party member who, in the years before they came to power, defended many prominent Nazis, including Joseph Goebbels. He was also a member of the Reichstag and the Prussian State Council.