Paul von Hindenburg
Prussian-German field marshal of the German Empire, statesman and president of Weimar Germany and Nazi Germany (1847–1934)
1847 — 1934
Quick Facts
Profession
Prussian-German field marshal of the German Empire, statesman and president of Weimar Germany and Nazi Germany (1847–1934)
Born
October 2, 1847
Died
1934 (age ~87)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
military personnel, politician, soldier
Kingdom of PrussiaBorn in 6 Podgórna Street in PoznańDied in Ogrodzieniec
1847
Born in 6 Podgórna Street in Poznań (1847-10-02)
1918
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty
1925
Positionpresident of Germany (1925–1934)
1932
Awardhonorary citizen of Nuremberg
1933
Awardhonorary citizenship
1933
Awardhonorary citizen of Speyer
About
Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg was a German military officer 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. Though ideologically opposed to Nazism, he played a key role in the Nazi seizure of power in 1933 through his appointment of Adolf Hitler as Chancellor of Germany.
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Who is Paul von Hindenburg?+
Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg was a German military officer 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. Though ideologically opposed to Nazism, he played a key role in the Naz
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul von Hindenburg born?+
Paul von Hindenburg was born on October 2, 1847.
When did Paul von Hindenburg die?+
Paul von Hindenburg died in 1934, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — October 2, 1847
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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