Adolf Hitler - Early Life and Education

Early Life and Education

Adolf Hitler's early life shaped his worldview and laid the foundation for his future political ambitions.

20 April 1889

Birth

Adolf Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria-Hungary, to Alois Hitler and Klara Pölzl.

1907

Failed Artistic Ambitions

Hitler moved to Vienna and applied to the Academy of Fine Arts, but was rejected twice due to insufficient talent.

1908-1913

Life in Vienna

He lived a impoverished life in Vienna, developing strong anti-Semitic and nationalist views.

1913

Move to Munich

Hitler relocated to Munich, Germany, to avoid Austrian military service.

Adolf Hitler. Early Life and Education