Jean Marie Loret was a French railway worker who claimed that he was the illegitimate son of Adolf Hitler. He was born on March 18, 1918, and died on March 14, 1985. Loret's claim was not widely accepted until DNA testing was conducted in 2008, which showed that he was indeed related to Hitler. The discovery of Loret's existence raised questions about Hitler's personal life and relationships, including his alleged affairs with French women during World War I.
Early Life
Jean Marie Loret was born in Seboncourt, France, to Charlotte Lobjoie, a Frenchwoman who worked in a textile factory. Loret was raised by his mother and her husband, Louis Loret, who was a railway worker. Loret had a difficult childhood and was often bullied by other children because of his illegitimate status.
Claim to be Hitler's Son
In the 1950s, Loret first claimed that he was the son of Adolf Hitler. He said that his mother had told him about her affair with Hitler during World War I when she worked as a nurse in a military hospital. Loret claimed that Hitler had visited him and his mother several times during his childhood, but he was not aware of Hitler's true identity until he was an adult.
Controversy
Loret's claim was met with skepticism and controversy. Some historians questioned the validity of his story, while others believed that Hitler did have relationships with French women during World War I. Loret's family members also disputed his claim, and some accused him of seeking attention and financial gain.
Validation through DNA Testing
In 2008, DNA testing was conducted on Loret and his son, Philippe Loret, to determine their relationship to Hitler. The tests showed that they shared a genetic link with Hitler's relatives, confirming Loret's claim. The discovery of Loret's existence and his relationship to Hitler shed new light on Hitler's personal life and relationships.
Family Tree
After the DNA testing, Philippe Loret created a family tree that included Jean Marie Loret as Hitler's son. The family tree traced Hitler's ancestors and descendants, including his siblings, nieces, and nephews. The family tree also included information about Loret's mother, Charlotte Lobjoie, and her family.
Conclusion
The discovery of Jean Marie Loret's relationship to Adolf Hitler and the subsequent creation of the family tree shed new light on Hitler's personal life and relationships. While Loret's claim was met with skepticism and controversy, DNA testing confirmed his relationship to Hitler. The family tree created by Philippe Loret provides a comprehensive view of Hitler's family history and descendants.