Martin Hellinger
German gynecologist and war criminal
Martin Karl Hellinger (17 July 1904 – 13 January 1988) was a German gynecologist and Nazi war criminal. He is known for his involvement in the Nazi human experimentation programs during World War II, particularly at the Ravensbrück concentration camp.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Martin Hellinger was born in Dresden, Germany. He pursued a career in medicine, specializing in gynecology. Hellinger completed his medical studies and obtained his degree from a German university, where he developed an interest in reproductive health and women's medicine.
Career and Nazi Involvement[edit | edit source]
During the Nazi regime, Hellinger became involved with the SS and was assigned to the Ravensbrück concentration camp, a camp primarily for women. At Ravensbrück, he conducted medical experiments on prisoners, which included unethical and inhumane procedures.
Hellinger's experiments often focused on sterilization and other reproductive health issues, reflecting the Nazi eugenics policies aimed at "racial purity." His work contributed to the suffering and deaths of many inmates, and he was later held accountable for these actions.
Post-War Trial and Conviction[edit | edit source]
After the war, Hellinger was arrested and tried for his crimes. He was one of the defendants in the Ravensbrück Trials, where he was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Hellinger was sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his role in the atrocities committed at Ravensbrück.
Later Life[edit | edit source]
Following his release from prison, Hellinger lived a relatively quiet life in Germany. He remained a controversial figure due to his past actions and the impact of his experiments on the victims and their families.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Hellinger's legacy is a somber reminder of the ethical violations in medical practice during the Nazi era. His involvement in human experimentation highlights the importance of ethical standards in medicine and the protection of human rights.
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