Wilhelm Canaris

Wilhelm Franz Canaris (January 1, 1887 – April 9, 1945) was head of the German military intelligence service, the Abwehr, for much of World War II.

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January 1 - 1887 - April 9 - 1945 - German - Military intelligence - Abwehr - World War II

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He was born in Aplerbeck, in Westphalia. Wilhelm considered himself to be a distant descendent of the Greek Admiral, freedom fighter and politician Constantine Kanaris but the exact genealogical connection remains uncertain.

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Aplerbeck - Westphalia - Constantine Kanaris

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