Franz von Papen
October 29, 1879 – May 2, 1969
Franz von Papen (1879-1969) was a German politician, diplomat and army officer who served as Chancellor of Germany in 1932 and then as Vice-Chancellor under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1934. He is noted for his role in bringing Hitler to power.
Offices held
Jun 1, 1932 – Nov 17, 1932
Preceded by
Heinrich Brüning Succeeded by
Kurt von Schleicher
Heinrich Brüning Succeeded by
Kurt von Schleicher
Military service
- Jan 1, 1898 – Jan 1, 1919 Imperial German Army
Affiliations
Party membership
- Jan 1, 1918 – Jan 1, 1932 Centre Party (Germany)
- Jan 1, 1938 – Jan 1, 1945 Nazi Party
Timeline
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1929
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1943
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