Paul von Hindenburg
- Born
- 2 October 1847 (86 years old)
- Died
- 2 August 1934
- Place of birth
- Posen, Kingdom of Prussia
- Gender
- Male
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.
