Paul von Hindenburg
Birth date
October 2, 1847
Death date
August 2, 1934
Place of birth
Posen, Kingdom of Prussia
Profession
Acting
Age
86 years
Biography
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.
Also known as
Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg
