Karl Dönitz
Karl Dönitz was a German admiral and the last president of Nazi Germany, serving briefly after Hitler's death. Prior to this, he was a prominent commander of the U-boat fleet during World War II. Dönitz was appointed by Hitler as his successor in his final testament, and he oversaw Germany's surrender to the Allied forces in May 1945.
Born on Sep 16, 1891 (133 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 6,190 | $700,000 | 501$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 6,190 | $700,000 | 501$ |
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Switzerland:
Karl Dönitz extended the Nazi regime for several days after Hitler's death.
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Dominican Republic:
Karl Dönitz was appointed as the new head of state after Hitler's death.
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Croatia:
Karl Dönitz was the German admiral who signed the unconditional surrender document in World War II.
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Vietnam:
Karl Donitz was the admiral under whom Hans Krebs represented the new government in negotiations.
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Monaco:
Karl Dönitz was appointed by Hitler as his successor and was responsible for negotiating with the Allies.
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Switzerland:
Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz took over leadership after Hitler's death.
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United Kingdom:
Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz, Adolf Hitler’s successor, had wanted separate ceasefires.
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Venezuela:
Karl Dönitz was appointed by Hitler as his successor and became the last Führer of the Third Reich.
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Estonia:
Karl Dönitz announced to the German people that Adolf Hitler had fallen in Berlin.
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Italy:
Karl Dönitz was named by Hitler as his successor to lead the Third Reich.
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