Paul von Hindenburg
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Definition
Proper noun A German military officer and political figure. He served as a field marshal and later as President of Germany. He is historically significant for his role in appointing Adolf Hitler as Chancellor in 1933.
Usage
This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific historical individual. * Historical accounts note that Paul von Hindenburg was a revered World War I military commander. * The presidency of Paul von Hindenburg oversaw the final years of the Weimar Republic.
Advanced Usage
- "The Hindenburg Presidency": This phrase refers to the period of German history from 1925 to 1934 when Paul von Hindenburg served as President.
- The political instability during the Hindenburg Presidency contributed to the rise of extremist parties.
Variants and Related Words
- Hindenburg (noun): A common shortened form used to refer to Paul von Hindenburg, especially in historical contexts.
- Hindenburg reluctantly agreed to the formation of a new cabinet including the Nazis.
Synonyms
- President Hindenburg: A formal title used in historical and political discourse.
- Field Marshal Hindenburg: A title referencing his high-ranking military career.
Noun
- German field marshal and statesman; as president of the Weimar Republic he reluctantly appointed Hitler as chancellor in 1933 (1847-1934)