A Nazi who stole millions from murdered Jews & then said he was just "naive"

Heinrich Hoffmann was born on 12 September 1885 in the Bavarian city of Fürth, then part of the German Empire. Young Hoffmann spent much of his youth in the city of Regensburg, where his father, Robert Hoffmann, ran a successful photography studio. From an early age, Heinrich displayed a strong interest in photography, assisting his father in the studio. Between 1901 and 1903, he formally trained in the family business, learning darkroom techniques, portrait composition, and the fundamentals of camera technology. Eager to hone his craft further, Hoffmann spent the next several years working in photographic studios around Germany, Switzerland and England—experiences which enriched his technical expertise and expanded his professional network. Hoffmann’s life took a decisive turn in 1919 when he met Adolf Hitler, then a marginal yet passionate political agitator but with an emerging number of followers. Captivated by Hitler’s fervent speeches and nationalist vision, Hoffmann joined the Nazi Party in April 1920. His membership number, 925, placed him among the early cohorts of the party faithful. Even before Hitler officially named him as personal photographer, Hoffmann had begun capturing images of the fledgling Nazi movement, an endeavor that would eventually shape his prominence within the group.As Hitler consolidated control over the Party in the early 1920s, he recognized the potential of photography to convey powerful political messages. In 1921, Hitler effectively established himself as the driving force behind the Nazi Party and later offered Hoffmann the official role as his personal photographer. Almost immediately, Hoffmann became responsible for a tightly controlled and meticulously curated photographic record of Hitler. By restricting outside photographers from publishing Hitler’s likeness, the party ensured that Hoffmann’s approved images dominated newspapers, magazines, and posters, creating a cohesive and carefully designed public image of the Nazi leader.

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