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TIL Hitler imprisoned his adult niece in their Munich apartment. She could not freely associate with friends, was forbidden romantic relationships, and Adolf or another chaperone accompanied her everywhere. She committed suicide at age 23. Hitler later claimed she was the only woman he ever loved.

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