Josef Mengele
Physician and infamous Auschwitz doctor
Born
March 16th, 1911
114 years ago
Died
February 7th, 1979
46 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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A physician who served as a captain in the SS during World War II. Gained notoriety for conducting inhumane experiments on prisoners at Auschwitz concentration camp. Played a significant role in the selection process for those sent to the gas chambers, leading to the deaths of many. After the war, evaded capture, living in South America for decades until death.
Conducted unethical medical experiments at Auschwitz
Participated in selections for extermination
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