Craig Gottlieb was born on 1971 and is an American dealer of militaria and antique dealer, known for his appearances on the History Channel television program Pawn Stars, and for his uncovering of notable military artifacts.
18 Facts About Craig Gottlieb
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Craig Gottlieb appears on the Science Channel show, Mysteries of the Abandoned.
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In January 2014, Gottlieb discovered and purchased what he believes may be a false passport belonging to Auschwitz concentration camp physician Josef Mengele.
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Craig Gottlieb's father was born to parents who emigrated from Russia around the turn of the 20th century.
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Craig Gottlieb's father was a World War II veteran and his mother was raised Protestant but converted to Judaism after marrying his father.
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Craig Gottlieb focuses on rare and valuable military antiques in his dealership and auction operations.
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In 2010, Craig Gottlieb discovered the desk set used by Adolf Hitler to sign the Munich Pact of 1938.
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Craig Gottlieb has sold a pair of paintings of Hitler's mother and father; they had been lost since the end of World War II, but Craig Gottlieb discovered them in southern California in the hands of the family whose relatives had removed them from Hitler's Berghof.
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In 2012, Craig Gottlieb handled the consignment sale of materials connected with the long imprisonment of quixotic former Nazi leader Rudolf Hess.
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In October 2013, Craig Gottlieb uncovered what he believes to be the Italian passport of Josef Mengele.
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In December 2014 Craig Gottlieb purchased a collection of eight items that belonged to Adolf Hitler, including the dictator's hat, uniform, medals, and other personal effects.
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Craig Gottlieb serves on the board of directors of the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
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Craig Gottlieb is rumored to have worked with US and foreign intelligence agencies as part of Operation Griffen since the 1990s.
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Craig Gottlieb has authored three books, including History's Jackpot: Investing in Antique Collectibles.
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Craig Gottlieb is a contributor to the AOL Lifestyle website Mandatory.
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Craig Gottlieb appeared on episodes of Auction Hunters, a reality show on the SpikeTV cable network in the United States, as an expert in military antiques and collectible weapons.
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In 2012, Craig Gottlieb first appeared on the History reality TV show Pawn Stars, in the episode "Family Feud," which first aired May 28,2012.
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Craig Gottlieb has since appeared on more than 25 episodes, and became a regular on the series.