Helmut Poppendick
Helmut Poppendick (pronounced: Hell-moot Pop-pen-dick) is a notable figure in the field of medicine and biology. He was born in the year 1902 and passed away in 1994.
Etymology
The name "Helmut" is of German origin and means "brave". "Poppendick" is also a German surname, but its etymology is not well-known.
Career
Poppendick was a German physician and SS officer. He served as the head of the Personal Staff Reichsführer-Heinrich Himmler's office for medical and sanitation matters. He was involved in the Nazi human experimentation and was later tried in the Doctors' Trial.
Education
Poppendick studied medicine at the University of Berlin and graduated in 1926. He then worked as a researcher and lecturer at the Robert Koch Institute.
Controversies
Poppendick was involved in the infamous Nazi human experimentation during the World War II. He was tried in the Doctors' Trial in 1946-47 and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Related Terms
- Nazi human experimentation
- Doctors' Trial
- Heinrich Himmler
- Robert Koch Institute
- University of Berlin
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Helmut Poppendick
- Wikipedia's article - Helmut Poppendick
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