Eva Braun
photographer, longtime companion and later wife of Adolf Hitler (1912–1945)
1912 — 1945
Quick Facts
Profession
photographer, longtime companion and later wife of Adolf Hitler (1912–1945)
Born
February 6, 1912
Died
1945 (age ~33)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
photographer, photo lab technician, model
German EmpireBorn in MunichDied in Führerbunker
1912
Born in Munich (1912-02-06)
1945
Died in Führerbunker
About
Eva Anna Paula Hitler was a German photographer who was the longtime companion and briefly the wife of Adolf Hitler. Braun met Hitler in Munich in 1929 when she was an assistant and model for his personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann. She began seeing Hitler often about two years later.
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Who is Eva Braun?+
Eva Anna Paula Hitler was a German photographer who was the longtime companion and briefly the wife of Adolf Hitler. Braun met Hitler in Munich in 1929 when she was an assistant and model for his personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann. She began seeing Hitler often about two years later.
What does the name Eva mean?+
The name Eva means "female given name (Εύα)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Eva Braun born?+
Eva Braun was born on February 6, 1912.
When did Eva Braun die?+
Eva Braun died in 1945, at approximately 33 years of age.
Name Meaning
female given name (Εύα)
The name Eva is of Spanish origin, meaning "female given name (Εύα)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Eva — February 6, 1912
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Tried to copy your style once. Impossible. It's all yours.
— an art student
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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