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  1. Adolf Hitler - Wikipedia

    Upon Hindenburg's death on 2 August 1934, Hitler replaced him as head of state and thereafter transformed Germany into a totalitarian dictatorship. Domestically, Hitler implemented numerous …

  2. Adolf Hitler | History, Biography, Actions, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 29, 2026 · Adolf Hitler (born April 20, 1889, Braunau am Inn, Austria—died April 30, 1945, Berlin, Germany) was the leader of the Nazi Party (from 1920/21) and chancellor (Kanzler) and Führer of …

  3. Adolf Hitler - World History Encyclopedia

    Dec 4, 2024 · Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) was the dictator of Nazi Germany from 1933. He gained power by making popular promises like improving Germany's economy and status in Europe, but when he took …

  4. Adolf Hiter: Rise to Power, Impact & Death - HISTORY

    Oct 29, 2009 · How Did Adolf Hitler Die? Adolf Hitler, the leader of Germany’s Nazi Party, was one of the most powerful and notorious dictators of the 20th century.

  5. How Did Adolf Hitler Happen? - The National WWII Museum

    Adolf Hitler (April 20, 1889 - April 30, 1945) was appointed chancellor of Germany in 1933 following a series of electoral victories by the Nazi Party. He ruled absolutely until his death by suicide in April …

  6. Hitler, Adolf (1889–1945) - Encyclopedia.com

    Hitler was born in the small Austrian town of Braunau am Inn on 20 April 1889. He was the second son of Alois Hitler, a small-time official in the Habsburg Empire, and his second wife, Klara. Little in his …

  7. Hitler: Essential Background Information | University of ...

    Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) is unquestionably the central figure in the story of the Holocaust. It was the combination of his virulent hatred of Jews and his success in creating a political movement that was …