Ilse Koch
German war criminal from Nazi Germany
Born
September 22nd, 1906
119 years ago
Died
1967
58 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Born in 1906, this individual was a prominent figure during World War II, serving as the wife of the commandant of the Buchenwald concentration camp. During her time at the camp, she was implicated in numerous atrocities and acts of violence against inmates. After the war, this individual was captured and tried for war crimes, leading to a life sentence in prison. Despite her claims of innocence, the court found ample evidence of her involvement in the inhumane treatment of prisoners.
Involvement in war crimes at Buchenwald
Life sentence for crimes against humanity
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