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Schuschnigg

American  
[shoosh-nik] / ˈʃʊʃ nɪk /

noun

  1. Kurt von (1897–1977), Austrian statesman in the U.S.: Chancellor of Austria 1934–38.


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It had special facilities for politically prominent prisoners, including the former Austrian Chancellor Kurt von Schuschnigg, who opposed Nazi Germany’s annexation of Austria, anti-Nazi pastor Martin Niemoeller, and Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin’s eldest son, who died there in 1943.

From Seattle Times

That was supposed to be the start of a Nazi coup, but Justice Minister Kurt von Schuschnigg rallied the police and had the assassins arrested.

From Time Magazine Archive

Schuschnigg, now Chancellor, banned the party and kept arresting its agents.

From Time Magazine Archive

When Schuschnigg asked what it was that Hitler wanted, he was handed a typed "agreement" and told that no changes would be allowed.

From Time Magazine Archive

Schuschnigg surrendered and returned home.

From Time Magazine Archive