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Born
Born in Günzburg, Germany, Mengele was the eldest of three children. His parents were Karl and Walburga. -
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Josef Mengele's Lifespan
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Joins the Nazi Party
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Joins the SS
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Transfered to Auschwitz
Mengele transfered to the concentration camp taking the opportunity to undertake genetic research on human subjects. Auschwitz was were Mengele did his most evil acts, touturing people in the name of science. -
Mengele fled Auschwitz
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Escaped to Argentina
Mengele manged to avoid capture by fleeing to Argentina where he lived out the rest of his days. -
Died
Mengele died due to suffering a stroke while swimming, he drowned.