Miklós Nyiszli

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1901 – 1956

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Who was Miklós Nyiszli?

Miklós Nyiszli was a Jewish prisoner at the Auschwitz concentration camp. Nyiszli, his wife, and young daughter, were transported to Auschwitz in June 1944. On arrival, Nyiszli volunteered himself as a doctor and was sent to work at number 12 barracks where he operated on and tried to help the ill with only the most basic medical supplies and tools. He was under the supervision of Josef Mengele, an SS officer and physician. Mengele decided after observing Nyiszli’s skills to move him to a specially built autopsy and operating theatre. The room had been built inside Crematorium 2, and Nyiszli, along with members of the 12th Sonderkommando, were housed there.

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Born
Jun 17, 1901
Șimleu Silvaniei
Also known as
  • Dr. Miklos Nyiszli
  • Miklós Nyiszli
  • Miklos Nyiszli
Nationality
  • Hungary
  • Romania
  • Austria-Hungary
Profession
Died
May 5, 1956
Oradea

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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