Klaus-Michael Kühne Has Died. His Company Played a Dark Role in Nazi Germany.

NYT World Thursday 05 November 2026, 21:16 UTC By Jonathan Kandell 1 min read

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Klaus-Michael Kühne in an undated photo. He was a major philanthropist in culture and education.

Klaus-Michael Kühne (PERSON) Nazi (ORG) Germany (LOCATION)

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Klaus-Michael Kühne Has Died. His Company Played a Dark Role in Nazi Germany.

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