Paul von Hindenburg

Paul von Hindenburg

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Acting

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1847-10-02

  • Day of Death

    1934-08-02 (86 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Posen, Kingdom of Prussia

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.

Acting