Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) was a German politician and leader of the Nazi Party. He rose to power as Chancellor of Germany in 1933 and later Führer in 1934. Hitler's aggressive foreign policies led to the outbreak of World War II in Europe, and his pursuit of racial purity and expansionist goals resulted in the systematic genocide of six million Jews and millions of others deemed "undesirable" by the Nazi regime.
Hitler was born in Austria, but moved to Germany as a young man to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. However, he soon became involved in politics and joined the German Workers' Party, which would later become the Nazi Party. He quickly rose through the ranks and used his powerful oratory skills to gain support for his extreme nationalist and anti-Semitic views.
As leader of Germany, Hitler implemented policies that aimed to create a "pure" Aryan race by eliminating those he deemed inferior, including Jews, Romani people, homosexuals, disabled individuals, and political opponents. This led to the systematic murder of millions during the Holocaust.
Hitler's leadership style was authoritarian and dictatorial, with complete control over all aspects of German society.
