Paul Hinkler | |
|---|---|
| Gauleiter of Halle-Merseburg | |
| In office 25 July 1926 – 19 January 1931 | |
| Appointed by | Adolf Hitler |
| Preceded by | Walter Ernst |
| Succeeded by | Rudolf Jordan |
| Police President of Altona-Wandsbek | |
| In office 29 March 1933 – 31 March 1937 | |
| Police President of Wuppertal | |
| In office 29 August 1938 – 1 December 1943 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 June 1892 Berlin, German Empire |
| Died | 13 April 1945 (aged 52) Nißmitz, Province of Saxony |
| Cause of death | Suicide |
| Political party | Nazi party |
| Occupation | Teacher Police official |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  German Empire |
| Branch/service |  Imperial German Army |
| Years of service | 1914-1919 |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Paul Georg Otto Hinkler (25 June 1892 – 13 April 1945) was a prominent member of the Nazi Party (NSDAP). He served as Gauleiter of Gau Halle-Merseburg and was a high-ranking police official for most of the Nazi regime.