Franz Hofer
Franz Hofer was a prominent Nazi official and administrator in Alto Adige during World War II, known for his harsh governance and collaboration with the German military. As the region's governor, he played a crucial role in the relocation and storage of Italian gold reserves, overseeing the transfer of 127 tons of gold to a secret gallery at Forte di Fortezza. His actions were instrumental in the Nazis' economic strategies in Italy, and he remains a controversial figure in the historical narrative of the war.
Born on Jan 17, 1902 (123 years old)
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Franz Hofer governed Alto Adige where the gold was stored.
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