Paul von Hindenburg

Known for

Acting

Gender

Male

Born

October 2, 1847

Age at death

86

Died

August 2, 1934

From

Posen, Kingdom of Prussia

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.