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Klaus Barbie
Nazi War Criminal, "Butcher of Lyon"
Gestapo chief in Lyon, France; responsible for torture and executions
Overview
Nikolaus "Klaus" Barbie was a Nazi war criminal who served as the head of the Gestapo in Lyon, France. He was responsible for the arrest, torture, and execution of thousands of Jews and Resistance members. After the war, he was recruited by U.S. intelligence and fled to Bolivia.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Tortured and executed thousands in Lyon
Deported Jews to concentration camps
Protected by U.S. intelligence post-war
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
War crimesConvicted(1987)
Crimes against humanityConvicted(1987)
Known Associates & Connections
Adolf Eichmann
Fellow Nazi war criminal
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- October 25, 1913
- Birthplace
- Bad Godesberg, Germany
- Also Known As
- Butcher of Lyon
Education
Key Timeline
October 25, 1913
Born in Bad Godesberg
1942
Became Gestapo chief in Lyon
1945
Fled to Bolivia with U.S. help
1983
Extradited to France
September 25, 1991
Died in prison