Paul von Hindenburg

Known for Acting

Paul von Hindenburg
Born October 1, 1847
Died August 2, 1934 (aged 86)
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.