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Paul Von Hindenburg

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The Resume

    (October 2, 1847-August 2, 1934)
    Birth name is Paul von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg
    Fought in the Prussian-Austrian War of 1866 and Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871
    Appointed to the General Staff by Otto von Bismarck
    Field Marshal of East Prussian troops during World War I (1914-1918)
    President of the Weimar Republic in Germany (1925-1934)

Why he might be annoying:

    He fought the Allies during World War I.
    The Weimar Republic he became head of was weak and corrupt.
    He appointed Adolf Hitler chancellor of Germany, signaling the beginning of the Nazi era.
    After his death, Hitler was able to seize complete control of Germany (1934).
    A giant Nazi airship bearing his name exploded in New Jersey, killing over 30 people (May 6, 1937).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was popular in Germany in the early twentieth century.
    He retired from the military in 1911 and was reluctant to come back and command Germany during World War I.
    He despised Hitler and reluctantly appointed him chancellor under intense political pressure.
    He was sincere in his love of his homeland.

Credit: Ratman


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 92.86% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 50 Votes: 82.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 44 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 36 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 54 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 70 Votes: 65.71% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 113 Votes: 62.83% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 229 Votes: 69.43% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 263 Votes: 64.26% Annoying