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Who suffered the most damage to their reputation due to the Hitler Diaries incident?
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Hugh Trevor-Roper
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Hugh Trevor-Roper suffered the most damage to his reputation due to the Hitler Diaries incident because he was the one who authenticated the diaries and vouched for their authenticity. When it was revealed that the diaries were a hoax, Trevor-Roper's reputation was tarnished and he was ridiculed for his gullibility.
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