Hans Bothmann
Hans Bothmann or Hans Johann Bothmann (November 11, 1911 – April 4, 1946) was the last commandant of the Chełmno extermination camp from 1942 on (SS card number 117630); leader of the SS Special Detachment Bothmann conducting the extermination of Jews from the Łódź Ghetto and other places. He committed suicide in British custody in April 1946 while in Heide.
Hans Bothmann | |
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Rare photograph of Hans Bothmann in civilian clothing | |
| Born | November 11, 1911 Dithmarschen, German Empire |
| Died | April 4, 1946 (aged 34) Heide, Allied-occupied Germany |
| Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Schutzstaffel |
| Years of service | until 1945 |
| Rank | Hauptsturmführer (Captain) |
| Unit | SS-Totenkopfverbände |
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