Eberhard von Stohrer facts for kids
Eberhard von Stohrer (born February 5, 1883 – died March 7, 1953) was an important German diplomat. He worked for the German government during both World War I and World War II. He studied law at Leipzig University and also attended schools in Strasbourg and Paris.
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Becoming a Diplomat
In 1909, Eberhard von Stohrer started his career as a diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. He first worked at the German embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria. Later, he moved to London in 1910 and Brussels in 1912.
After working in Berlin for a short time, he went to Madrid, Spain. There, he learned to speak Spanish very well. He also helped set up a network to gather information for Germany. In 1925, he got married to Maria Ursula von Stohrer.
After World War I, he continued to work for the German government. In 1927, he became Germany's representative to Egypt. He also helped create a friendship agreement between Germany and the Kingdom of Hijaz in 1929. He enjoyed car racing and once got lost during a race in Egypt in 1936.
Working in Spain
During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), Eberhard von Stohrer stayed in Madrid. He observed what was happening and reported back to the German government in Berlin. He officially became Germany's Ambassador to General Francisco Franco's government in Spain on August 27, 1937.
After his time in Spain, he was appointed German ambassador to Romania. He worked there until 1939, when he returned to Berlin. He was involved in "Operation Willi," which was a German plan to kidnap the Duke of Windsor. He also took part in talks about "Operation Felix," a plan for Germany to take control of Gibraltar.
In January 1943, another ambassador replaced him. Eberhard von Stohrer continued to work in Berlin until the end of World War II. He passed away on March 7, 1953.
Meeting at Hendaye
Eberhard von Stohrer helped organize an important meeting on October 23, 1940. This meeting took place at Hendaye, on the border between Spain and France. At this meeting, Adolf Hitler and his foreign minister, Joachim von Ribbentrop, met with General Francisco Franco and his brother-in-law, Ramón Serrano Suñer.
Even though he helped organize it, von Stohrer was not present during the actual meeting between Hitler and Franco.
Connections in the Middle East
In the 1920s and 1930s, von Stohrer worked to build connections between Germany and politicians in the Middle East. He was especially interested in connecting with leaders who supported Arab unity.
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In Spanish: Eberhard von Stohrer para niños
