Emmy Göring facts for kids
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Emmy Göring
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Wedding photograph of Emmy and Hermann Göring in front of Berlin Cathedral, 1935. Hitler can be seen sitting at the back.
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| Born |
Emma Johanna Henny Sonnemann
24 March 1893 Hamburg, Germany |
| Died | 8 June 1973 (aged 80) Munich, Bavaria, West Germany |
| Resting place | Munich Waldfriedhof |
| Spouses |
Karl Köstlin
(m. 1916; div. 1926) |
| Children | Edda Göring |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for |
Luftwaffe Commander-in-Chief Hermann Göring's second wife
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Emma Johanna Henny "Emmy" Göring (born Sonnemann; 24 March 1893 – 8 June 1973) was a German actress. She became the second wife of Hermann Göring, who was a powerful leader in the Nazi government. Because she often hosted events for Adolf Hitler, she was sometimes called the "First Lady of the Third Reich."
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Early Life and Acting Career
Emmy's Childhood and First Marriage
Emmy Sonnemann was born in Hamburg, Germany, on March 24, 1893. Her father was a successful salesman. After finishing school, she decided to become an actress. She began her career at the National Theatre in Weimar.
On January 13, 1916, Emmy married another actor named Karl Köstlin. She then became known as Emmy Köstlin. In her autobiography, Emmy later wrote that she and Karl soon realized they were better as friends. They separated and later divorced in 1926.
Marriage to Hermann Göring
Becoming Emmy Göring
On April 10, 1935, Emmy married Hermann Göring. He was a very important figure in the Nazi government and the head of the Luftwaffe (the German air force). After her marriage, she became Emmy Göring. This was also Hermann Göring's second marriage. His first wife, Carin Göring, had passed away in 1931.
In December 1938, Emmy was given membership to the Nazi Party. She did not ask for this membership herself.
Birth of Edda Göring
Emmy and Hermann Göring had a daughter named Edda Göring, who was born on June 2, 1938. Some reports said Edda was named after Countess Edda Ciano, the daughter of Benito Mussolini, an Italian leader. However, Emmy Göring wrote in her autobiography that her daughter was named after one of her friends.
Hermann Göring had a country house called Carinhall, named after his first wife. He also had a hunting lodge that he called "Emmyhall," named after Emmy.
"First Lady of the Third Reich" Role
Before World War II, Emmy Göring often served as Adolf Hitler's hostess at many official events. This role, and her claim to be the "First Lady of the Third Reich," caused some tension. She did not get along well with Eva Braun, who later became Hitler's wife. Emmy often showed disrespect towards Eva.
Because of this, Hitler told Hermann Göring that Emmy needed to treat Eva with more respect. As a result, Emmy was no longer invited to Hitler's mountain home, the Berghof. Eva Braun reportedly never forgave Emmy for acting like she was the most important woman in the government.
Life During the War
As the wife of one of the most powerful men in Europe, Emmy received a lot of public attention. She was often photographed and lived a very luxurious life, even into the early years of World War II. Her husband owned many large homes and castles in different countries. He gained a lot of wealth and property because of his high rank in the government during that time.
When their daughter Edda was born, her husband celebrated in a grand way. He ordered 500 planes to fly over Berlin as a salute. He even said he would have flown 1,000 planes if they had had a son.
After the war ended, a German court decided that Emmy Göring had been a supporter of the Nazi regime. She was sentenced to one year in jail. When she was released, 30 percent of her property was taken away. She was also not allowed to perform on stage as an actress for five years.
Later Years and Death
Life After Jail
After her release from jail, Emmy Göring found a small apartment in Munich. She lived there for the rest of her life. In her final years, she suffered from a condition called sciatica, which causes leg pain.
She wrote a book about her life called An der Seite meines Mannes (meaning "By My Husband's Side") in 1967. This book was later published in English in 1972 as My Life with Goering.
Passing Away
Emmy Göring passed away in Munich on June 8, 1973, at the age of 80. She is buried in the Munich Waldfriedhof cemetery.
Selected Filmography
- William Tell (1934)
Images for kids
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Wedding photograph of Emmy and Hermann Göring in front of Berlin Cathedral, 1935. Hitler can be seen sitting at the back.
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Emmy Sonnemann (left) in 1935
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Emmy Sonnemann with Hermann Göring at a concert in February 1935
See also
In Spanish: Emmy Göring para niños
