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Ernst Hanfstaengl: Biography, Facts and Career

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Ernst Franz Sedgwick Hanfstaengl (German pronunciation: [ˈɛʁnst hanfˈʃtɛŋl̩]; 2 February 1887 – 6 November 1975) was a German American businessman and close friend of Adolf Hitler. He eventually fell out of favour with Hitler and defected from Nazi Germany to the United States. He later worked for Franklin D. Roosevelt and was once engaged to the author Djuna Barnes.

Quick facts about Ernst Hanfstaengl

  • Full name: Ernst Hanfstaengl
  • Born: 1887-02-02
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q58051

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Who is Ernst Hanfstaengl?

Ernst Franz Sedgwick Hanfstaengl (German pronunciation: [ˈɛʁnst hanfˈʃtɛŋl̩]; 2 February 1887 – 6 November 1975) was a German American businessman and close friend of Adolf Hitler.

What nationality is Ernst Hanfstaengl?

Ernst Hanfstaengl is Germany.

When was Ernst Hanfstaengl born?

Ernst Hanfstaengl was born on 1887-02-02.

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