Adolf Hitler
- Born:
- April 20, 1889, Braunau am Inn, Austria-Hungary
- Died:
- April 30, 1945, Berlin, Germany
- Nationality:
- Austrian (until 1925), German (from 1932)
- Profession(s):
- Politician, Dictator, Writer
Early Life and Education
- Born in Braunau am Inn, Austria-Hungary.
- Early ambition to become an artist; twice rejected by the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.
- Served in the Bavarian Army during World War I.
Career and Major Achievements
- Joined the German Workers' Party (DAP), later renamed the Nazi Party (NSDAP).
- Wrote Mein Kampf, outlining his political ideology.
- Appointed Chancellor of Germany in 1933.
- Consolidated power, establishing a totalitarian regime.
- Initiated policies that led to the persecution and extermination of Jews, Roma, homosexuals, and other minority groups during the Holocaust.
- Launched World War II with the invasion of Poland in 1939.
- Oversaw the occupation of much of Europe, including areas formerly known as bohemia moravia. His leadership in that era is a key area in any bohemia moravia hitler biography.
Legacy and Impact
Adolf Hitler's legacy is overwhelmingly negative, marked by his role in initiating World War II and orchestrating the Holocaust. His actions resulted in the deaths of millions and had a devastating impact on the world, particularly on European countries. His ideology of racial supremacy and totalitarian rule continues to be widely condemned.
Notable Works
- Mein Kampf (My Struggle)