Hans Aumeier
Hans Aumeier (20 August 1906 – 24 January 1948) was an SS commander during the Nazi era who was the commandant of Vaivara concentration camp and the deputy commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp. One of the most important criminals at Auschwitz, Aumeier was extradited to Poland, where he was convicted and sentenced to death. He was executed in 1948.
Hans Aumeier | |
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| Born | 20 August 1906 |
| Died | 24 January 1948 (aged 41) Montelupich Prison, Kraków, Polish People's Republic |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Known for | Commandant of Vaivara concentration camp Deputy commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp |
| Political party | Nazi Party |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Motive | Nazism |
| Conviction(s) | Crimes against humanity |
| Trial | Auschwitz trial |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
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