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Ludwig Stumpfegger

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SS physician (1910-1945)

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Ludwig Stumpfegger was a German military physician, surgeon, and politician born in Munich in 1910. He served in the Waffen-SS, holding the rank of Obersturmbannführer, and participated in World War II. His political career included membership in the Nazi Party and allegiance to Nazi Germany, beginning his work period in 1933. He was educated at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and spoke German.

Stumpfegger died in Berlin on May 2, 1945, from cyanide poisoning, which is classified as suicide. He received the Iron Cross for his service. Among his notable works is the publication *Beiträge zur funktionell-genetischen Liquorforschung*. He had significant associations with Adolf Hitler and Heinrich Himmler.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Ludwig
Gender
male
Citizenship
Germany
Place of birth
Munich
Place of death
Berlin
Occupation
politician
Political party
Nazi Party
Languages spoken
German
Field of work
surgery
Conflict
World War II
Military branch
Waffen-SS
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Ludwig Stumpfegger.jpg
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date of birth
1910-07-11
date of death
1945-05-02
manner of death
Suicide
name in native language
Ludwig Stumpfegger
cause of death
cyanide poisoning
allegiance
Nazi Germany
start of work period
1933-00-00
significant person
Heinrich Himmler
Commons category
Ludwig Stumpfegger
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