What was Kaltenbrunner's fate after World War II in Europe ended?
Escape to South America
Suicide
Trial and execution
Discharge and retirement
Answer
Following Europe's conclusion of World War II, Kaltenbrunner faced trial at the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg. Accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, the court found him guilty on all counts and sentenced him to death by hanging. Kaltenbrunner's execution occurred on October 16, 1946, shortly after midnight.
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