Eva Braun
German photographer and assistant
Born
February 6th, 1912
113 years ago
Died
April 30th, 1945
79 years ago — 33 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Germany
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A German photographer and assistant, involved with Adolf Hitler from the late 1920s. Joined him in public life, often photographed by him. Hid her personal ambitions behind the constraints of her relationship with Hitler, which was kept largely private. Married Hitler shortly before their deaths in 1945 and died by suicide in the Führerbunker in Berlin. Remnants of her legacy include the photographs and films she captured during her life with Hitler.
Worked closely with Adolf Hitler
Captured numerous personal photographs
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