Ludolf von Alvensleben Member of the NSDAP, SS Gruppenführer, Waffen-SS Lieutenant General Date of Birth: 17.03.1900 Country: Argentina

1. Biography of Ludolf von Alvensleben
2. Early Life
3. Nazi Involvement
4. War Crimes and Escape
5. Life in Argentina and Death

Biography of Ludolf von Alvensleben

Ludolf von Alvensleben was a prominent figure in the Nazi regime, serving as a member of the NSDAP, a Group Leader in the SS, and a Lieutenant General in the Waffen-SS.

Early Life

Ludolf von Alvensleben was born in Halle, in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. He came from a family of military background, with his father being a Prussian Major General, Ludolf von Alvensleben. After his father's death in 1912, Ludolf inherited the family's castle, Schochwitz. He received his education at a cadet corps and later joined the Hussar Regiment, where he fought on the frontlines during World War I.

Nazi Involvement

In 1923, Alvensleben joined the nationalist paramilitary organization known as the "Stahlhelm," which united veterans of the First World War. Many members of this organization went on to have successful careers under the Nazi regime. In 1933, Alvensleben became a member of the Reichstag, and in 1934, he was appointed as the commander of the 46th SS Regiment in Dresden. Later, he served as the Chief Adjutant to the Reichsführer-SS, Heinrich Himmler.

War Crimes and Escape

Alvensleben's promotion to the rank of Group Leader in the SS led to his command of the Selbstschutz, a paramilitary force involved in mass executions and other crimes committed by the Nazis. In April 1945, he was captured by the British and imprisoned. However, he managed to escape and fled to Argentina with his family in early 1946. There is no accurate record of their arrival in the country, but it is known that Alvensleben was granted Argentinian citizenship by President Juan Domingo Perón in November 1952, under the name Carlos Lücke.

Life in Argentina and Death

In Argentina, Alvensleben, now known as Carlos Lücke, lived in Buenos Aires and worked as a fisheries inspector until 1956. He later relocated to Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, where he lived a peaceful life until 1964. However, his tranquility was disrupted when the Munich court issued an arrest warrant for the murder of 4,247 people, crimes committed by the Selbstschutz in Poland in 1939 under Alvensleben's command. Despite the court's efforts to hold him accountable, Ludolf von Alvensleben faced no punishment for his crimes. He passed away on April 1, 1970, in his home in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita.