Gero von Schulze-Gaevernitz
Encyclopedia
Gero von Schulze-Gaevernitz (b. Freiburg, Germany, September 27, 1901 - d. Canary Islands
, April 6, 1970) was a German
economist
. He became a crucial assistant of Allen Welsh Dulles
in Europe and was awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom
in 1945 for his skillful negotiations in Ascona
, Switzerland
, for the surrender of a million Nazi forces in World War II
, with specific reference to Italy
(Operation Crossword
). He was the son of Gerhart von Schulze-Gävernitz
, professor of Political Science at Freiburg University and a member of the Weimar parliament (b. Breslau, Silesia
, July 25, 1865 - d. Krainsdorf, Silesia, July 10, 1943). His mother was Johanna Hirsch, (b. Mannheim, Germany, May 23, 1876 - d. Ascona, Switzerland, 1938).
Gero v. S.-G. had two sisters:
Ruth Gaevernitz (b. Freiburg, Germany, June 12, 1898 - d. London, Great Britain, July 26, 1993). She was a British historian.
Margiana von Schulze-Gävernitz (b. Freiburg, Germany, July 5, 1904 - d. Gstaad
, Switzerland
, 1989). She married Edmund Hugo Stinnes.
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands , also known as the Canaries , is a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, 100 km west of the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara. The Canaries are a Spanish autonomous community and an outermost region of the European Union...
, April 6, 1970) was a German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
economist
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
. He became a crucial assistant of Allen Welsh Dulles
Allen Welsh Dulles
Allen Welsh Dulles was an American diplomat, lawyer, banker, and public official who became the first civilian and the longest-serving Director of Central Intelligence and a member of the Warren Commission...
in Europe and was awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom
Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States and is—along with thecomparable Congressional Gold Medal bestowed by an act of U.S. Congress—the highest civilian award in the United States...
in 1945 for his skillful negotiations in Ascona
Ascona
Ascona is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.It is located on the shore of Lake Maggiore.The town is a popular tourist destination, and holds a yearly jazz festival, the Ascona Jazz Festival....
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, for the surrender of a million Nazi forces in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, with specific reference to Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
(Operation Crossword
Operation Crossword
During World War II, Operation Crossword or Operation Sunrise was a series of secret negotiations conducted in March 1945 in Switzerland between representatives of Nazi Germany and the Western Allies to arrange a local surrender of German forces in northern Italy...
). He was the son of Gerhart von Schulze-Gävernitz
Gerhart von Schulze-Gävernitz
Gerhart von Schulze-Gävernitz was a German economist.-Biography:He became professor at Freiburg in 1893, and at Heidelberg in 1896, and then returned to Freiburg.-Works:...
, professor of Political Science at Freiburg University and a member of the Weimar parliament (b. Breslau, Silesia
Silesia
Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
, July 25, 1865 - d. Krainsdorf, Silesia, July 10, 1943). His mother was Johanna Hirsch, (b. Mannheim, Germany, May 23, 1876 - d. Ascona, Switzerland, 1938).
Gero v. S.-G. had two sisters:
Ruth Gaevernitz (b. Freiburg, Germany, June 12, 1898 - d. London, Great Britain, July 26, 1993). She was a British historian.
Margiana von Schulze-Gävernitz (b. Freiburg, Germany, July 5, 1904 - d. Gstaad
Gstaad
Gstaad is a village in the German-speaking section of the Canton of Berne in southwestern Switzerland. Part of the municipality of Saanen, Gstaad is known as one of the most exclusive ski resorts in the world....
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, 1989). She married Edmund Hugo Stinnes.
External links
- http://www.centroincontriumani-ascona.org