- He was the only Nazi hanged in Nuremberg on 16th October 1946 who shouted "Heil Hitler!" while entering the gallows.
- Known as the "Beast of Franconia" and "King of Nuremberg.".
- Was the founder and publisher of the tabloid style newspaper "Der Stürmer," which in English literally translates to "The Stormer." Despite having never held a position of power, at the Nuremberg trials he was found guilty of "crimes against humanity" and was executed.
- His execution was botched and it took 14 minutes for him to strangle.
- His conviction for crimes against humanity has been criticized as he was not involved in the Holocaust. Some have argued Streicher was executed for his beliefs.
- Nazi Gauleiter (regional leader) of Franconia (1929-1940).
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