Alois Hitler

Austrian civil servant

Alois Hitler - Austrian civil servant
Born

June 7th, 1837
188 years ago

Died

January 3rd, 1903
122 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Austria

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Worked as a customs official in Austria and served in various bureaucratic roles. Played a significant part in the local administrative processes during his career. His professional life was marked by his involvement in the civil service, influencing the communities in which he lived.

Served as a customs official in Austria

Worked in multiple bureaucratic positions

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