paul von hindenburg n German field marshal and statesman; as president of the Weimar Republic he reluctantly appointed Hitler as chancellor in 1933 (1847-1934) Synonym(s) Hindenburg Paul von Hindenburg Paul Ludwig von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg
News & Articles paul von hindenburg This week in history: Hitler is appointed chancellor of Germany On Jan. 30, 1933, German President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Adolf Hitler to the office of chancellor. Hindenburg's... Jan. 30, 2014 - Deseret News