Karl Gebhardt

German physician and war criminal

Karl Gebhardt - German physician and war criminal
Born

November 23rd, 1897
127 years ago

Died

June 2nd, 1948
77 years ago — 50 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

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Served as an SS physician during World War II, involved in medical experiments on concentration camp inmates. Participated in the infamous 'Doctors' Trial' after the war, facing prosecution for war crimes due to unethical treatment of prisoners. Held positions within the Nazi regime's medical institutions, contributing to the inhumane practices that defined the period.

Conducted unethical medical experiments

Participated in the Doctors' Trial

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