Irma Grese
German concentration camp guard (1923–1945)
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Summary
Irma Grese was born on October 7, 1923[1], in Wrechen[2]. She died on December 13, 1945[3], in Hamelin[4]. She worked as a torturer[5], concentration camp guard[6], and nurse[7]. She ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,062 views/month, #5,166 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Hamelin Prison[9]
- Date of birth: March 7, 1923[10]
- Place of burial: Am Wehl Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12], Weimar Republic[13], Nazi Germany[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[16]
- Killed by: Albert Pierrepoint[17]
- Military branch: Schutzstaffel[18]
- Commons category: Irma Grese[19]
- Cause of death: asphyxia[20], hanging to death[21]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[22]
- Family name: Grese[23]
- Given name: Irma[24]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[25]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[26]
- Convicted of: murder[27], crime against humanity[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[29]
- Nickname: die Hyäne von Auschwitz[30]
- Name in native language: Irma Grese[31]
- Place of detention: Penitentiary Celle[32]
- Military unit: SS-Gefolge[33]
Why It Matters
Irma Grese has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Irma Grese born?
Irma Grese's place of birth was Wrechen[2].
Where did Irma Grese die?
Irma Grese passed away in Hamelin[4].
What did Irma Grese do for work?
Irma Grese worked as a torturer[5], concentration camp guard[6], and nurse[7].