Arthur Liebehenschel

SS officer and concentration camp commandant

Arthur Liebehenschel - SS officer and concentration camp commandant
Born

November 25th, 1901
123 years ago

Died

1948
77 years ago — 47 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

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Served as an SS officer in Nazi Germany. Commanded the Auschwitz concentration camp from 1943 to 1944. Oversaw the camp during a period of significant operations and was responsible for the management of inmates. Held a prominent role in the administration of the camp and its activities until the facility was evacuated in late 1944.

Commanded Auschwitz concentration camp

Oversaw camp operations during significant events

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