Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) left a legacy marked by immense destruction and human suffering caused by his policies and actions, making him one of history's most infamous figures. Hitler was born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn, Austria. He rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party and became Chancellor of Germany in 1933. By 1934, he had consolidated his power and assumed the title of Führer, becoming the absolute dictator of Nazi Germany. Hitler's aggressive foreign policy led to the outbreak of World War II in 1939, following his invasion of Poland. His regime was responsible for the Holocaust, the genocide of six million Jews, and millions of other victims, including political dissidents, disabled individuals, and various ethnic minorities. During the war, Hitler's forces initially saw significant victories, but the tide turned against them with key defeats, such as the Battle of Stalingrad. As Allied forces closed in on Berlin, Hitler committed suicide on April 30, 1945, in his bunker, alongside his wife, Eva Braun.