Paul von Hindenburg
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8.1
- proper noun
- As president, Paul von Hindenburg faced immense pressure and political turmoil in the Weimar Republic.
Examples
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Many historians debate whether Paul von Hindenburg could have prevented Adolf Hitler's rise to power.
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As a military leader, Paul von Hindenburg greatly influenced Germany's involvement in World War I.
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Paul von Hindenburg played a crucial role in the political transition of Germany during the early 20th century.
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The famous Paul von Hindenburg was a key figure in German history.
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Did Paul von Hindenburg really appoint Hitler as chancellor?
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Paul von Hindenburg served as the president of the Weimar Republic during a critical time in German history.
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Paul von Hindenburg is remembered for his controversial decision to appoint Adolf Hitler as chancellor.
Synonyms
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9.3
A German army leader and president who appointed Hitler chancellor in 1933
A German army leader and president who appointed Hitler chancellor in 1933
Surface Forms
Morphology
Paul + von + Hindenburg
This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person; knowing the parts 'Paul', 'von', and 'Hindenburg' does not allow a B1 learner to infer his roles as field marshal and president or his historical significance. Although 'von' may hint at German origin or nobility, that morphological cue does not convey the biographical meaning, so the expression is not compositional for learners.
Etymology
Paul von Hindenburg was a German army leader and later the country's president in the early 1900s. In 1933 he 'appointed' Adolf Hitler as 'chancellor', a decision that helped Hitler gain power, so Hindenburg's name is often linked to that key turning point in German history.