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  1. Adolf - Wikipedia

    Adolf (also spelt Adolph or Adolphe, Adolfo, and when Latinised Adolphus) is a given name with German origins. The name is a compound derived from the Old High German Athalwolf (or …

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

    Dec 18, 2025 · 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) …

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

    Oct 29, 2009 · Take a look at the life and impact of Adolf Hitler, who as leader of the Third Reich orchestrated the the death of 6 million Jews, in this video. Tried for treason, Hitler was …

  4. 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 …

  5. What does Adolph mean? - Definitions.net

    Adolf (also spelt Adolph or Adolphe, Adolfo, and when Latinised Adolphus) is a given name with German origins. The name is a compound derived from the Old High German Athalwolf (or …

  6. 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, …

  7. Meaning, origin and history of the name Adolf - Behind the Name

    Dec 7, 2022 · From the Old German name Adalwolf, which meant "noble wolf" from the elements adal "noble" and wolf. It was borne by several Swedish kings as a first or second name, most …

  8. The History Place - The Rise of Adolf Hitler: Chapter Index

    Written just for The History Place web site, this world-exclusive online history follows the rise of Hitler from his birth in 1889 through his becoming Dictator of Germany in 1933.

  9. Adolf Hitler | Holocaust Encyclopedia

    Adolf Hitler (front row, far left) served in the German military on the western front in World War I (1914–1918). During the course of the war, he was decorated for service, wounded, and …

  10. Adolph Ochs - Wikipedia

    Adolph Simon Ochs (March 12, 1858 – April 8, 1935) was an American newspaper publisher and former owner of The New York Times and The Chattanooga Times, which is now the …