Paul von Hindenburg

Prussian-German field marshal of the German Empire, statesman and president of Weimar Germany and Nazi Germany (1847–1934)
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Paul von Hindenburg

Summary

Paul von Hindenburg is a human[1]. His place of birth was 6 Podgórna Street in Poznań[2]. He was born on October 2, 1847[3]. He passed away in Ogrodzieniec[4]. He died on August 2, 1934[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,048 views/month, #3,111 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul von Hindenburg was born in 6 Podgórna Street in Poznań[2].
  • Paul von Hindenburg passed away in Ogrodzieniec[4].
  • Paul von Hindenburg was born on October 2, 1847[3].
  • Paul von Hindenburg died on August 2, 1934[5].
  • Paul von Hindenburg is buried at St. Elisabeth's Church[10].
  • Paul von Hindenburg's father was Hans Robert Ludwig von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg[11].
  • Paul von Hindenburg's mother was Luise Schwickart[12].
  • Paul von Hindenburg was married to Gertrud Wilhelmine von Hindenburg[13].
  • A child of Paul von Hindenburg was Oskar von Hindenburg[14].
  • A child of Paul von Hindenburg was Irmengard Pauline Louise Gertrud von Brockhusen[15].
  • Paul von Hindenburg held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Paul von Hindenburg held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Paul von Hindenburg worked as a politician[6].
  • Paul von Hindenburg's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Paul von Hindenburg worked as a soldier[8].
  • Paul von Hindenburg held the position of president of Germany[18].
  • Paul von Hindenburg was educated at Prussian Military Academy[19].
  • Paul von Hindenburg received the Pour le Mérite[20].
  • Paul von Hindenburg received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].
  • Paul von Hindenburg received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[22].
  • Paul von Hindenburg received the Military Merit Cross I. Class[23].
  • Paul von Hindenburg received the Order of the Black Eagle[24].
  • Paul von Hindenburg received the Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross[25].
  • Paul von Hindenburg was a member of Corps Saxo-Montania zu Freiberg und Dresden in Aachen[26].
  • Paul von Hindenburg's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul von Hindenburg's place of birth was 6 Podgórna Street in Poznań[2]. He was born on October 2, 1847[3]. His father was Hans Robert Ludwig von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg[11]. His mother was Luise Schwickart[12].

Education

Paul von Hindenburg's education included a stint at Prussian Military Academy[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and soldier[8]. Paul von Hindenburg held the position of president of Germany[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[20], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21], a grade of an order[31]; Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[22], a grade of an order[32]; Military Merit Cross I. Class[23], a class of award[33], in Austria–Hungary[34]; Order of the Black Eagle[24], an order[35], in Kingdom of Prussia[36], founded in 1701[37]; and Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross[25], a grade of an order[38], in Prussia[39], founded in 1813[40].

Personal Life

Paul von Hindenburg was married to Gertrud Wilhelmine von Hindenburg[13]. Children include Oskar von Hindenburg[14], a military personnel[41], 1883–1960[42], of German Reich[43], awarded the Iron Cross[44] and Irmengard Pauline Louise Gertrud von Brockhusen[15], 1880–1948[45]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].

Death and Burial

Paul von Hindenburg died on August 2, 1934[5]. He died in Ogrodzieniec[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[46]. Burial took place at St. Elisabeth's Church[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paul von Hindenburg include LZ 129 Hindenburg[47], a Zeppelin[48]; Hindenburg Line[49], a defense line[50], in France[51]; Zabrze[52], a city with powiat rights in Poland[53], in Poland[54], founded in 1201[55]; Hindenburgdamm[56], a railway embankment[57], in Germany[58]; SMS Hindenburg[59], a battlecruiser[60], in United Kingdom[61]; and Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross[62], a grade of an order[63], in Prussia[64], founded in 1813[65].

Why It Matters

Paul von Hindenburg ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,048 views/month, #3,111 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Works attributed to him include Law on the Reconstruction of the Reich[68], a constitutional amendment[69]. Entities named for him include LZ 129 Hindenburg[47], a Zeppelin[48]; Hindenburg Line[49], a defense line[50], in France[51]; Zabrze[52], a city with powiat rights in Poland[53], in Poland[54], founded in 1201[55]; Hindenburgdamm[56], a railway embankment[57], in Germany[58]; SMS Hindenburg[59], a battlecruiser[60], in United Kingdom[61]; and Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross[62], a grade of an order[63], in Prussia[64], founded in 1813[65].

FAQs

Where was Paul von Hindenburg born?

Paul von Hindenburg's place of birth was 6 Podgórna Street in Poznań[2].

Where did Paul von Hindenburg die?

Paul von Hindenburg died in Ogrodzieniec[4].

Who were Paul von Hindenburg's parents?

Paul von Hindenburg's father was Hans Robert Ludwig von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg[11]. Paul von Hindenburg's mother was Luise Schwickart[12].

Who was Paul von Hindenburg married to?

Paul von Hindenburg's spouses include Gertrud Wilhelmine von Hindenburg[13].

What did Paul von Hindenburg do for work?

Paul von Hindenburg worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and soldier[8].

Where did Paul von Hindenburg go to school?

Paul von Hindenburg was educated at Prussian Military Academy[19].

What awards did Paul von Hindenburg receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[20], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[22], and Military Merit Cross I. Class[23].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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