Joseph Paul Goebbels was a German politician and Reich Minister of Propaganda in Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945. He was one of Adolf Hitler's closest associates and was known for his skill in public speaking and his use of propaganda to promote the Nazi ideology. Goebbels played a key role in shaping public opinion and manipulating the media to support the Nazi regime. He was also involved in the persecution of Jews and other minority groups during the Holocaust. After Hitler's death, Goebbels and his wife committed suicide, and their six children were also killed.