Michael von Papen
German general staff officer, politician, diplomat, nobleman and Chancellor of Germany (1879–1969)
1879 — 1969
Quick Facts
Profession
German general staff officer, politician, diplomat, nobleman and Chancellor of Germany (1879–1969)
Born
October 29, 1879
Died
1969 (age ~90)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
military personnel, politician, diplomat
German ReichBorn in WerlDied in Sasbach
1879
Born in Werl (1879-10-29)
1932
PositionChancellor of Germany (1932–1932)
1932
PositionMinister President of Prussia (1932–1932)
1932
PositionReich Chancellor in the Weimar Republic (1932–1932)
1933
PositionMinister President of Prussia (1933–1933)
1933
PositionVice-Chancellor of Germany (1933–1934)
About
Franz Joseph Hermann Michael Maria von Papen, Erbsälzer zu Werl und Neuwerk was a German politician, diplomat, army officer and Prussian nobleman. A national conservative, he served as Chancellor of Germany in 1932, and then as Vice-Chancellor under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1934. A committed monarchist, Papen is largely remembered for his role in bringing Hitler to power.
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Who is Michael von Papen?+
Franz Joseph Hermann Michael Maria von Papen, Erbsälzer zu Werl und Neuwerk was a German politician, diplomat, army officer and Prussian nobleman. A national conservative, he served as Chancellor of Germany in 1932, and then as Vice-Chancellor under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1934. A committed monarc
What does the name Michael mean?+
The name Michael means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is of English origin.
When was Michael von Papen born?+
Michael von Papen was born on October 29, 1879.
When did Michael von Papen die?+
Michael von Papen died in 1969, at approximately 90 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.
The name Michael is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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