It sounds as if you are thinking of Josef Mengele.
During some times, people feared knights, especially after wars when the knights were out of work and had to resort to stealing things to stay alive. In some places people feared hordes of warriors from the East, though that didn't last long. But I think the people who were feared the most were those who showed clear symptoms of the Black Death.
they feared it would make things worse
he feared nothing
They feared the influence of a Catholic monarch
During World War I, people who were feared included enemy soldiers, particularly those from opposing nations, as they were seen as threats on the battlefield. Additionally, spies and saboteurs were feared for their potential to undermine military efforts and gather intelligence. Within societies, certain ethnic groups, such as Germans in Allied countries, faced suspicion and hostility, leading to discrimination and violence. The fear was often fueled by propaganda and a heightened sense of nationalism.
Because the Nazis killed the Jews during the Holocaust. No one wants to be killed like the Jews.
they feared being killed or beaten by the Nazis
Because it feared the power of Nazi Germany and wanted to save itself from war and destruction. It was militarily weak and Swedes felt they could not contribute to the war effort in any meaningful way.
The SS men fled the camp to avoid capture and punishment for their crimes committed during the Holocaust. They feared retaliation from Allied forces or being held accountable for their participation in the genocide.
America feared the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The Cold War lasted for over 40 years from 1946 to 1991.
Joseph feared the king of Egypt during his time, who is commonly believed to have been Pharaoh. In the Bible, the Pharaoh who ruled during Joseph's time is not specifically named.
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Hypoxia can occur in healthy people when they ascend to high altitudes.
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Anne Frank feared capture by the Nazis during the Holocaust, as she and her family were in hiding to escape persecution as Jewish people. She also feared for the safety and well-being of her family and friends.