Adolf Hitler Facts, Birthday, Parents, Height, Age Died, Young

Adolf Hitler is one of the most well-known—and reviled—figures in history. As the leader of Nazi Germany, he orchestrated both World War II and the Holocaust, events that led to the deaths of at least 40,000,000 people.

When he committed suicide in 1945, Hitler was wearing the Iron Cross First Class medal, earned for his service in World War I. The honor was especially important to Hitler, who had portrayed himself as a hero during the conflict.

While much has been made of Hitler’s failed career as an artist—he was rejected by the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts and lived in poverty trying to sell his work—his interest in art seemed only to increase after he became führer.

Adolf Hitler Birthday
Hitler celebrated his birthday every April 20.

Adolf Hitler Parents
Hitler was born to Alois Hitler and Klara Pölzl.

Adolf Hitler Height
Hitler was 1.75m tall.

Adolf Hitler Age Died
Hitler was born on 20 April 1889 and on 30 April 1945, he died at age 56.

Adolf Hitler Young

As a young child, Hitler was clever and popular, yet refused to conform to his school’s strict discipline, which led Adolf to have many intense conflicts with his father Alois, who was domineering and had a short temper.