Unity Mitford

Unity Valkyrie Freeman-Mitford is remembered as a British fascist and aristocrat who became part of Adolf Hitler's inner circle. She was one of six Mitford sisters, born to David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale, and his wife, Sydney Bowles. Her siblings included Nancy, Pamela, Diana, Jessica, and Deborah, as well as a brother, Tom, who was killed in action in 1945. Unity was born on 8th of November 1914 in London, England, and died on 28th of June 1948 at the age of 33.

When the United Kingdom declared war on Germany, Unity was in Munich. She attempted suicide by shooting herself in the head, survived, but suffered extensive brain damage. She returned to England but never recovered, ultimately dying in 1948 from the consequences of that wound. Her life was marked by her political convictions and the tragic outcome of her actions.