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What title did Adolf Hitler assume after the death of Paul von Hindenburg?

  • Führer und Reichskanzler des deutschen Volkes

  • King of Germany

  • Emperor of Germany

  • President of Germany

Answer

After Hindenburg's death, Adolf Hitler combined the presidency with his office as chancellor and declared himself'Führer und Reichskanzler des deutschen Volkes' (Leader and Reich Chancellor of the German People), marking the start of the totalitarian state in Germany.
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