FRANZ VON PAPEN

(Franz Joseph Hermann Michael Maria von Papen, Erbsälzer zu Werl und Neuwerk)


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Hitler and his Nazis had initiated a series of political murders of Nazi outspoken opponent. This included an ex-Chancellor--Kurt von Schleicher—and many others. Von Papen, was an apologist for Hitler and the Nazis and his support was a big factor in the Nazi takeover of Germany as he was a noble and deeply respected by conservatives who had real concerns about Hitler and National Socialism.


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Franz von Papen
Franz von Papen
  • Born: October 29, 1879
  • Died: May 2, 1969
  • Nationality: German
  • Profession: Diplomat

Franz Joseph Hermann Michael Maria von Papen, Erbsälzer zu Werl und Neuwerk was a German conservative politician, diplomat, Prussian nobleman and General Staff officer. He served as Chancellor of Germany in 1932 and as Vice-Chancellor under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1934.