August Kubizek How Did He Die
August Kubizek: How Did He Die? August Kubizek was an Austrian musician and friend of Adolf Hitler who was born in 1887 and died in 1956. He is best known for being Hitler’s closest friend during the early part of his life, and for his memoirs of Hitler’s formative years. Kubizek’s death has been largely overlooked, with some historians speculating that he died of natural causes and others suggesting he was murdered by the Nazis. This article will discuss the circumstances of Kubizek’s death and the theories surrounding it. Early Life August Kubizek was born in Linz, Austria on August 25, 1887. He was the youngest of four children and received his early education at the Linz Technical Institute. He had a passion for music and was a talented violinist. Kubizek met Adolf Hitler in 1904 at a performance of Richard Wagner’s opera “Rienzi”. The two became close friends and Hitler often stayed with Kubizek’s family. Kubizek wrote a memoir of his friendship with Hitler, titled “August ...