Erich Gliebe
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| Born | Erich Josef Gliebe May 23, 1963 |
| Other names | The Aryan Barbarian |
Erich Josef Gliebe(born May 23, 1963) is an American former boxer,Neo-Nazi[1]and former chairman of theNational Alliance.[2]In his youth, he was a professional boxer by the ring name of "The Aryan Barbarian".[1]
Biography
[edit]Erich Gliebe's political views were influenced by his father, who served in the GermanWehrmachtduringWorld War II.He became active within the National Alliance, a white nationalist, antisemitic and white supremacist political organization in the United States.[3]As leader of theClevelandNational Alliance Local Unit, he was hired byWilliam Pierceto run the White-power music labelResistance Recordsafter theNational Alliancebought full ownership of it in 1999.
Following Pierce's death in July 2002, Gliebe was appointed the new Chairman by the Board of Directors.[4]He quickly began to alienate members, causing a backlash within the NA leadership.[5]Although Gliebe briefly handed over leadership to Shaun Walker, he resumed control after Walker was charged with Civil Rights violations.[6]Under Gliebe's leadership, the National Alliance's membership decline precipitously. He orchestrated the sale of itsHillsboro, West Virginiaproperty, and halted its operations as a "membership organization".[7]
In April 2009, it was revealed that Gliebe's name was on thelist of people banned from entering the United Kingdom.[8]
He was married toPlayboymodel Erika Gliebe.[9]
Boxing career
[edit]Gliebe was undefeated in five professional fights in the light-heavyweight division over a period of three years. His bouts were at venues within West Virginia. Four fights were won byTKOand one fight was won by a split decision.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ab"40 to Watch: Erich Gliebe".Southern Poverty Law Center.Fall 2003. Archived fromthe originalon July 14, 2007.RetrievedAugust 17,2007.
- ^Strom, Kevin Alfred (December 30, 2014)."Heritage and Destiny Interviews Will Williams".National Vanguard.
- ^Cartier, Curtis (March 15, 2011)."Erich Gliebe of The National Alliance:" White People Agree With Us "".Seattle Weekly.
- ^"Facing the Future".Southern Poverty Law Center.Fall 2002. Archived fromthe originalon October 11, 2007.RetrievedAugust 17,2007.
- ^"Neo-Nazi National Alliance Experiences Troubled Times".Southern Poverty Law Center.December 2003. Archived fromthe originalon July 14, 2007.RetrievedAugust 17,2007.
- ^Fattah, Geoffrey (December 14, 2007)."White supremacist sentenced in beating, maintains he's not a criminal".DeseretNews.com.
- ^"Nationalist Weekly Publishes Exposé on Erich Gliebe « National Alliance News".Archived fromthe originalon September 12, 2013.RetrievedSeptember 13,2013.
- ^"UK 'least wanted' list published".BBC News.May 5, 2009.RetrievedMay 2,2010.
- ^ExLibris, Balder (October 10, 2012)."Resistance - Erika Gliebe Interview".Balder Ex-Libris.
- ^"Erich Gliebe".BoxRec.RetrievedDecember 6,2020.
External links
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Media related toErich Gliebeat Wikimedia Commons
- Boxing record for Erich GliebefromBoxRec(registration required)
- Fall of the Fourth Reich, Scene Magazine
- Lack of Leadership Blamed for Demise of Pro-White Group, American Free Press
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