Eduard Wirths
German physician and SS officer
Born
September 4th, 1909
116 years ago
Died
September 20th, 1945
79 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Graduated from medical school and became a physician. Joined the SS and served as a medical officer at Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. Conducted medical experiments on inmates and was involved in the selection process for life and death. After the war, faced trial for war crimes. Sentenced to death and executed in 1948.
Served as a physician at Auschwitz
Conducted inhumane medical experiments
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