Paul von Hindenburg

Birthday: 10/2/1847
Deathday: 8/2/1934
Place of birth: Posen, Kingdom of Prussia
Fame for: Acting
Also known as: Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg

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.