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Died: 10-14-1944
Cause of death: Suicide
Born: 11-15-1891
Death Summary: Rommel was implicated in the failure assassination attempt against Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944. Rommel was given 2 choices: suicide with a state funeral or going to trial. Rommel chose the first one and poisoned himself. The official reason was that he died of his wounds after an attack to his car a few days before.
Who was Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel: German field marshal and one of the most respected military leaders in World War II. Also known as “The Desert Fox”.