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Franz von Papen

1879 - 1969

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Franz Joseph Hermann Michael Maria von Papen, Erbsälzer zu Werl und Neuwerk (German: [ˈfʁants fɔn ˈpaːpn̩] ; 29 October 1879 – 2 May 1969) was a German politician, diplomat, Prussian nobleman and army officer. A national conservative, he served as Chancellor of Germany in 1932, and then as Vice-Chancellor under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1934. Papen is largely remembered for his role in bringing Hitler to power. Born into a wealthy and powerful family of Westphalian Catholic aristocrats, Papen served in the Prussian Army from 1898 onward and was trained as an officer of the German General Staff. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Franz von Papen is the 645th most popular politician (down from 543rd in 2019), the 171st most popular biography from Germany (down from 154th in 2019) and the 48th most popular German Politician.

Franz von Papen was a German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 1932 to 1933. He was appointed by President Paul von Hindenburg in order to appease Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.

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Among politicians, Franz von Papen ranks 645 out of 19,576. Before him are Louis X of France, Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, Ivar the Boneless, Maria Carolina of Austria, Irene of Athens, and Turhan Hatice Sultan. After him are Valerian, Imre Nagy, Robert Schuman, Faisal I of Iraq, Olaf Scholz, and Abdülaziz.

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Among people born in 1879, Franz von Papen ranks 9. Before him are Leon Trotsky, Owen Willans Richardson, Paul Klee, Kazimir Malevich, Emperor Taishō, and Otto Hahn. After him are Max von Laue, Margaret Sanger, Emiliano Zapata, Symon Petliura, Alma Mahler, and Milutin Milanković. Among people deceased in 1969, Franz von Papen ranks 11. Before him are Karl Jaspers, Theodor W. Adorno, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., Otto Stern, Judy Garland, and Walter Gropius. After him are Zakir Husain, Sharon Tate, C. F. Powell, Kliment Voroshilov, Allen Dulles, and Saud of Saudi Arabia.

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In Germany

Among people born in Germany, Franz von Papen ranks 171 out of 7,253. Before him are Meister Eckhart (1260), Max Born (1882), Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (973), Otto Hahn (1879), Valéry Giscard d'Estaing (1926), and Carl Orff (1895). After him are Olaf Scholz (1958), George II of Great Britain (1683), Caroline of Ansbach (1683), Max Ernst (1891), Gerd von Rundstedt (1875), and Karl Ferdinand Braun (1850).

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Among POLITICIANS In Germany

Among politicians born in Germany, Franz von Papen ranks 48. Before him are Friedrich Merz (1955), Lothair I (795), Agrippina the Younger (15), George I of Great Britain (1660), Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (973), and Valéry Giscard d'Estaing (1926). After him are Olaf Scholz (1958), George II of Great Britain (1683), Frederick William I of Prussia (1688), Charles the Fat (839), Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor (1175), and Conrad III of Germany (1093).

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