Johann von Leers - Definition

Johann von Leers (January 25, 1902-March 5, 1965) was a German professor known for his anti-Jewish polemics. He published for Goebbels', in Peron's Argentina, and for Nasser's Egypt.

Born in Vietlübbe (Mecklenburg). He was involved in the Free Corps. He joined the NSDAP in 1929.

In Nasser's Egypt

Leers became the political adviser to the Information Department under Muhammad Naguib. He converted to Islam, and changed his name to Omar Amin. He was a close friend of Muhammad Amin Al-Husayni. He died in Cairo.

References

• Biographical Dictionary of the Extreme Right Since 1890 edited by Philip Rees, (1991, ISBN 0130893013)
• The Beast Reawakens by Martin A. Lee (1997, ISBN 0316519596)
• Behind the Egyptian Sphinx: Nasser's strange bedfellows; prelude to World War III? by Irving Sedar and Harold J. Greenberg (Philadelphia, Chilton Co., 1960)