Escape from US Custody
Escapes from American detention.
Role range: 1939-1945
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Adolf Eichmann Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow Adolf Eichmann through 114 dated historical records for Austria.
Adolf Eichmann, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
114Distinct records
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1946–1962Years on this page
1946
1950
Escape to Argentina
Flees Europe and reaches Argentina under an assumed identity.
Role range: 1939-1945
Ricardo Klement Identity
Lives there under the name Ricardo Klement.
Role range: 1939-1945
1960
Captured near Buenos Aires
Israeli agents capture Eichmann near his Argentine residence.
Role range: 1939-1945
Mossad Operation against Eichmann
He is secretly held before removal to Israel.
Role range: 1939-1945
Arrest of Adolf Eichmann
Israeli agents kidnap Eichman in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Role range: 1939-1945
Secret Transfer from Argentina
Israeli authorities prepare to prosecute him in Jerusalem.
Role range: 1939-1945
Taken to Israel
Is secretly flown from Argentina to Israel.
Role range: 1939-1945
Ben-Gurion Announces Capture
Israel publicly announces that Eichmann is in custody.
Role range: 1939-1945
Israeli Prosecution Announced
Prime Minister Ben-Gurion says he will stand trial.
Role range: 1939-1945
Arrest of Adolf Eichmann
The Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurian announces that Eichmann has been arrested
Role range: 1939-1945
Trial
The Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurian announces Eichmann will stand trial
Role range: 1939-1945
1961
Eichmann Trial Opens
His trial begins before the Jerusalem District Court.
Role range: 1939-1945
Jerusalem District Court Proceedings
He faces fifteen counts under Israeli law.
Role range: 1939-1945
Crimes against Humanity Charges
The indictment also includes crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Role range: 1939-1945
Fifteen-Count Indictment
Faces charges including crimes against the Jewish people.
Role range: 1939-1945
Death of Adolf Eichmann
Hanged for war crimes at Ramle
Role range: 1939-1945
Execution
Hanged for war crimes at Ramle
Role range: 1939-1945
Defence Testimony
Claims he acted within orders and bureaucratic authority.
Role range: 1939-1945
Eichmann Gives Evidence
Testifies extensively in his own defence.
Role range: 1939-1945
Trial
1st day of trial under the Nazis & Nazi Collaborators Punishment Act
Role range: 1939-1945
Trial
Sentenced to death after found guilty of all 12 charges brought against him
Role range: 1939-1945
Crimes against Jewish People Conviction
Judges reject his attempt to minimize responsibility.
Role range: 1939-1945
Guilty Verdict
Is convicted on major charges by the Jerusalem court.
Role range: 1939-1945
Death Sentence
Is sentenced to death by the District Court.
Role range: 1939-1945
Jerusalem Court Sentencing
His defence prepares an appeal to Israel's Supreme Court.
Role range: 1939-1945
1962
Death Sentence Upheld
The lower court conviction and death sentence are upheld.
Role range: 1939-1945
Supreme Court Appeal Rejected
Israel's Supreme Court rejects his appeal.
Role range: 1939-1945
Clemency Request Rejected
His request for clemency is rejected.
Role range: 1939-1945
Eichmann Hanged
The execution occurs at Ramla prison in Israel.
Role range: 1939-1945
Execution at Ramla Prison
Is executed by hanging shortly before midnight.
Role range: 1939-1945
Presidential Pardon Denied
The death sentence remains in force.
Role range: 1939-1945
Ashes Scattered at Sea
Israeli authorities scatter the ashes beyond territorial waters.
Role range: 1939-1945
Body Cremated
His body is cremated after the execution.
Role range: 1939-1945
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.