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Anton Dilger

German-American doctor who ran WWI biological sabotage.

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Anton Casimir Dilger was a German-American medical doctor who played a central role in Germany's biological sabotage efforts during World War I. He is notable for personally transporting anthrax and glanders cultures to the United States to infect livestock. Dilger died in Madrid, Spain, during the 1918 flu pandemic.

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When and where was Anton Dilger born?

Anton Dilger was born on 13 February 1884 in Front Royal, Virginia, United States.

When did Anton Dilger die?

Anton Dilger died on 17 October 1918 in Madrid, Spain.

Where did Anton Dilger study?

Anton Dilger studied at University of Heidelberg.

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From the source: “Anton Casimir Dilger (13 February 1884 – 17 October 1918) was a German-American medical doctor and a main actor in the German biological warfare sabotage program during World War I. Dilger eventually fled to Madrid, Spain, where he died dur”

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From the source: “Dilger eventually fled to Madrid, Spain, where he died during the 1918 flu pandemic.”

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