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During World War I, he was a general who commanded the German Army, initially in the war against Russia. After much success there, he was made the overall commander of all German forces, and by the end of the war, he was so powerful that he was the virtual dictator of Germany.
After the war, he eventually became President of Germany. In Germany, the President is a lot like the Queen of England- technically has a lot of power, but the reality is that they don't really use it... and just like the Prime Minister in England, the German Chancellor is normally the one who actually runs the government. But Germany's chancellors in the 1920's-1930's had problems getting anything done because of their crazy election system and numerous conflicting political parties, so Hindenburg was forced to use his Presidential powers to force things to get done.
Hindenburg was a key player in the rise of the Nazis in the early 1930's. Hitler ran for President in 1932 and was badly defeated by Hindenburg, who, despite being a very old man at that point (in his mid 80's), was still a popular war hero. Hindenburg didn't like Hitler, but was forced by political machinations to make Hitler the Chancellor in 1933. For the first year or so of Hitler's reign as Chancellor, Hindenburg, as President and popular war hero, was the only thing stopping Hitler from taking total control. If there was a civil war between Hitler and Hindenburg, Hindenburg could count on the German Army to support him. So Hitler had to be careful not to totally anger Hindenburg.
When Hindenburg died in summer 1934, Hitler chose to not hold elections to replace him- instead, he merged the President's powers into the Chancellor's, and made himself the absolute dictator of Germany.
The principal German General, along with Ludendorff, in ww1 for the Germans. he went on to become Chancellor in Germany & reluctantly, as President, appointed Hitler Chancellor.
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How tall was Paul Von Hindenburg?
Paul von Hindenburg is 6' 5".
How did Paul Von Hindenburg die?
Paul Von Hindenburg just died of natural causes
Why is the Hindenburg called the Hindenburg?
it was named after the late president of Germany, paul von Hindenburg
When did Oskar von Hindenburg die?
Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg. Better known as Paul von Hindenburg, was born on the 2nd of October 1847 and deid on 2nd of August 1934
Who ran against Hitler in the election?
Paul Von Hindenburg
What is the birth name of Paul von Hindenburg?
Paul von Hindenburg's birth name is Hindenburg, Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von.
How tall was Paul Von Hindenburg?
Paul von Hindenburg is 6' 5".
How did Paul Von Hindenburg die?
Paul Von Hindenburg just died of natural causes
What is Paul von Hindenburg's birthday?
Paul von Hindenburg was born on October 2, 1847.
When was Paul von Hindenburg born?
Paul von Hindenburg was born on October 2, 1847.
When was Paul von Hindenburg ruler of Germany?
Paul von Hindenburg was elected president in 1925.
When did Paul von Hindenburg die?
Paul von Hindenburg died on August 2, 1934 at the age of 86.
How old was Paul von Hindenburg at death?
Paul von Hindenburg died on August 2, 1934 at the age of 86.
Why is the Hindenburg called the Hindenburg?
it was named after the late president of Germany, paul von Hindenburg
When did Oskar von Hindenburg die?
Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg. Better known as Paul von Hindenburg, was born on the 2nd of October 1847 and deid on 2nd of August 1934
Did paul von Hindenburg build the Hindenburg airship?
No he was dead when it was made.
How old is Paul von Hindenburg?
Paul von Hindenburg was born on October 2, 1847 and died on August 2, 1934. Paul von Hindenburg would have been 86 years old at the time of death or 167 years old today.
