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List of honorary professorships awarded by Adolf Hitler

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Adolf Hitler bestowed the title of Professor on various architects, artists, and pseudo-artistic figures.[1]: 81 

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Name Profession Notes Source
Benno von Arent Theatre designer [1]: 81 
Arno Breker Sculptor [1]: 81 
Hermann Giesler Architect [1]: 81 
Constantin Gerhardinger [de] Painter Later revoked. [1]: 87 
Sepp Hilz [de] Painter [1]: 81 
Heinrich Hoffmann Photographer [1]: 81 [2][3]
Willy Kriegel [de] Painter [1]: 81 
Hans Posse Curator April 1940 [1]: 193 
Albert Speer Architect [1]: 81 
Josef Thorak Sculptor [1]: 81 
Gerdy Troost Interior designer [1]: 81 

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Spotts, Frederic (2009). Hitler and the power of aesthetics. Woodstock: Overlook Press. ISBN 9781590201787. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  2. ^ Joachimsthaler, Anton (1999) [1995]. The Last Days of Hitler: The Legends, the Evidence, the Truth. Bögler, Helmut (trans.). London: Brockhampton Press. p. 304. ISBN 978-1-86019-902-8.
  3. ^ Oliver Rathkolb and John Heath (trans.) "Baldur von Schirach: Nazi Leader and Head of the Hitler Youth", 2022. ISBN 9781399020961