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“I know that you observe Christmas Day as you learned it at home. I do not observe it. However, as assistant director of this prison, I allow all the Catholics to observe freely and with some joy this day in this home.”

Quote by Odilo Globocnik

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Odilo Globocnik
Odilo Globocnik

Odilo Globocnik, born on April 21, 1904, was a prominent political leader in Nazi Germany. He played a significant role in the administration of Eastern Europe during the Second World War, primarily responsible for public security and occupation policies. Globocnik's role in the Holocaust, particularly his involvement in the mass murder of Jews, has made him a controversial figure in history. He was killed on May 31, 1945. more

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