A fourth-generation architect, Speer junior overcame a debilitating stutter he had as a child by forcing himself to take public speaking engagements as an adult. After starting his own architecture firm in 1964 in Frankfurt, Speer won several competitions for his designs including Germany's prestigious Deubau prize. The patrician Speer Sr. became dubbed in history "the devil's architect." In 1942, Speer Sr. became the head of weapons production and relied heavily on forced labour. Speer Sr. was sentenced to 20 years in prison, and released in 1966.

Source: The Local September 17, 2017 14:37 UTC