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Wilhelm Canaris

German admiral, head of military intelligence service (1887–1945).

Born January 1st, 1887 in Aplerbeck.

Died April 9th, 1945 at 58 years old in Flossenbürg concentration camp (hanging to death).

Occupations
intelligence officer, naval officer, resistance fighter, submariner
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