- Born
- October 29, 1879
- Died
- May 2, 1969 (aged 89)
- Known as
- politician, diplomat, military personnel, military officer, military attaché
Franz Joseph Hermann Michael Maria von Papen, Erbsälzer zu Werl und Neuwerk was a German politician, diplomat, army officer, and Prussian nobleman. A national conservative and committed monarchist, he served as Chancellor of Germany in 1932, and then as Vice-Chancellor under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1934. He is largely remembered for his role in bringing Hitler to power.
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