Hitler, Adolf
born April 20, 1889, Braunau am Inn, Austria,
died April 30, 1945, Berlin, Germany.
By name Der Führer (“The Leader”), leader of the National Socialist Party (1920-1921) and chancellor (Kanzler) and Führer of Germany (1933–45). He was chancellor from January 30, 1933, and, after President Paul von Hindenburg's death, assumed the twin titles of Führer and chancellor (August 2, 1934).