- Born in saxony, germany on march 7, 1904

-as a child, music was part of heydrich's everyday life. He was also a very talented athlete, and did very well in school, especially in science.

-he was bullied in school for his high-pitched voice and rumoured jewish ancestry.

-when heydrich was 15, he joined maercker's volunteer rifles, which was a group that helped protect his city from the violent outbreaks between communist and anti-communist groups.

Early life

(Propaganda for maercker's volunteer rifles)