Paul von Hindenburg

Born in Posen, Kingdom of Prussia on October 2, 1847 — died August 2, 1934 (aged 86)

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.