The Children of the 7 Most Powerful Nazi Leaders

Gudrun Himmler

Gudrun Himmler (1929-2018) received the nickname “Nazi princess.” She remained loyal to her father Heinrich Himmler for her entire life. She cherished his memory.

She married Wulf Burwitz, a member of the extremist Neo-Nazi party NPD.

Gudrun became a star in the Stille Hilfe (in German Silent Aid). The Stille Hilfe was an organization that helped former SS members. Through this organization, she helped Klaus Barbie, SS officer known as the “Butcher of Lyon,” to escape to South America. She also supported Martin Sommer, a sadistic SS officer known as the “Hangman of Buchenwald.”