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Karl Dönitz

Karl Dönitz

Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz (sometimes spelled Doenitz) was a German admiral who played a major role in the naval history of World War II. Dönitz briefly succeeded Adolf Hitler as the head of state of Germany.

Born1891-09-16, Grünau, Brandenburg, Germany
Died1980-12-24, Aumühle, Schleswig-Holstein, West Germany
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