Paul von Hindenburg
Born
October 02, 1847 in Posen, Kingdom of Prussia
Died
August 02, 1934
Popularity
0.1127
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.