Ilse Koch
Ilse Koch was the wife of Karl Koch, a German SS officer and commandant of the Buchenwald concentration camp during World War II. Known for her sadistic behavior and involvement in the atrocities committed at the camp, she became a symbol of the brutality of the Nazi regime. After the war, Koch was tried for war crimes and was convicted, becoming infamous as 'The Witch of Buchenwald' due to her alleged penchant for collecting human skin and other macabre trophies.
Born on Sep 22, 1906 (119 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,014 | $700,000 | 648$ |
| Romania | 1 | 1.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,813 | $250,000 | 231$ |
| Totals | 2 | 27,892,313 | 25,827 | $950,000 | 879$ |
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Switzerland:
Ilse Koch was the wife of the commander of the Buchenwald concentration camp and became a face of the Nazi regime, particularly in the USA.
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Romania:
Ilse Koch was a notorious figure known for her sadistic behavior and involvement in the atrocities committed at the Buchenwald concentration camp.
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Australia:
Ilse Koch, the murderous wife of a Nazi concentration commander, who Gein obsesses over, is brought to life.
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