Karl Brandt (Nazi Doctor) By: Sarah Andrews

Quote “Man’s brain is, after all the greatest natural resource”

Background Born on January 8 1904 Died June 2 1948 Married to Anni Rehborn One son Karl Adolf Brandt Highest medical authority in Nazi regime Became a medical doctor and surgeon in 1928 ( head and spinal injuries)

Background Was put in charge of Hitler’s T4 euthanasia program Hitlers personal physician His father was a Prussian Army Officer He was born in Mullhouse He is a capricorn Joined Nazi party in 1932

Crimes Got charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes. Estimated 70,273 were killed through “mercy death”

Fate Sentenced to death by hanging Hung at Landsberg prison on June 2nd 1948

Cultural References Books: Karl Brandt: The Nazi Doctor: Medicine and power in the Third Reich First-full scale biography

Sociological Theory of Deviance Karl Brandt had a very different life which lead to him to make a lot of bad decisions in adulthood. Psychological and sociological fit his case. In the psychological category, Karl’s father was a Prussian army officer which set standards for him. I believe that Karl’s father would be hard on him so he would do good in life. I think Karl became a Nazi to live in his fathers legacy. I think Karl was raised strictly witch a set of rules set in stone. I also believe he fits in the sociological category for many reasons too. It probably also has a lot to do with his father and peer pressure. The main, cool, and noble thing to do was join the Nazi group. I feel like Karl felt an obligation to be a Nazi. I also feel like Karl couldn’t say no to Hitler when he asked him to be in charge of the euthinasia program. I feel like part of Karl wanted to do all of these things but then I also believe he got pulled into some of this stuff.