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TIL that there was a 'British Hitler' in the 20s/30s. Sir Oswald Mosley is a virulent anti-Semitic fascist leader who was on friendly terms with Mussolini. Hitler was a guest of honour at his second wedding that was held in Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels' house.

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