Paul von Hindenburg

Paul Ludwig von Hindenburg, was a German general and statesman who led the Imperial German Army during World War I and later became President of Germany from 1925 until his death in 1934. During his presidency, he played a key role in the Nazi seizure of power in January 1933 when, under pressure from advisers, he appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancellor of Germany.

Other names:

Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg

Gender:

Nam

Birthday:

2 thg 10, 1847

Death:

2 thg 8, 1934

Place of birth:

Posen, Kingdom of Prussia