Hans Aumeier

Born

1906-08-20

Died

1948-01-28

Birthplace

Amberg, Germany

Biography

Hans Aumeier (20 August 1906 – 28 January 1948) was an SS commander during the Nazi era who was the deputy commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp. One of the most important criminals at Auschwitz, he was extradited to Poland where he was convicted and sentenced to death.