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Karl Wahl | |
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| Gauleiter of Gau Swabia | |
| In office 1 October 1928 – 8 May 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Regierungspräsident (Head of government) of Swabia | |
| In office 10 April 1934 – 8 May 1945 | |
| Member of the German Reichstag | |
| In office 12 November 1933 – 8 May 1945 | |
| Member of the Bavarian Landtag | |
| In office 20 May 1928 – 14 October 1933 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mathäus Karl Wahl 24 September 1892 Aalen, Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire |
| Died | 18 February 1981 (aged 88) Augsburg, Bavaria, West Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Political party | Nazi Party |
| Other political affiliations | Völkisch-Social Bloc |
| Residence(s) | Augsburg, Bavaria |
| Occupation | Soldier (Combat Medic) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  German Empire |
| Branch/service | Imperial German Army |
| Years of service | 1910 – 1921 |
| Rank | Vizefeldwebel |
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| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Iron Cross, 1st class and 2nd class |
Karl Wahl (24 September 1892 – 18 February 1981) was the Nazi Gauleiter of Gau Swabia from the Gau inception in 1928 until the collapse of Nazi Germany in 1945. After the war, Wahl spent 3½ years in jail before being released in 1949. In 1954, he became the first former Gauleiter to publish his autobiography.