Eva Braun
Eva Braun was the long-time mistress and brief wife of Adolf Hitler, accompanying him through much of his time as Führer.
Political Relative
February 6, 1912
Aquarius
April 30, 1945
33
Munich, Germany
Eva Braun, Adolf Hitler’s long-time companion and short-lived wife, remains an enigmatic figure. Historian Heike G. Görtemaker delves into her life, from her teenage encounter with Hitler to their marriage just before their joint suicide. Although her name is inextricably linked to the Nazi Party, Braun’s story is not widely known. She was a skilled swimmer and skier, and her relationship with Hitler offered him a sense of domesticity and respite. Görtemaker highlights Braun’s political awareness and her adeptness at navigating the intricate power dynamics within the Third Reich.