Politics · Military · 1879–1969

Franz von Papen — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 29 October 1879 · Died: 2 May 1969 · Age at death: 89

How old was Franz von Papen when he died?

Franz von Papen died aged 89. He was born on 29 October 1879 and died on 2 May 1969.

German politician who served as Chancellor during the Weimar Republic

Did you know?He was a former military officer who was expelled from the United States for espionage during the First World War.

Franz Joseph Hermann Michael Maria von Papen, Erbsälzer zu Werl und Neuwerk (German:; 29 October 1879 – 2 May 1969) was a German politician, diplomat, army officer, and Prussian nobleman.

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Age at death: 89
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Years since death: 57

Born: October 29, 1879 · Werl, Germany
Died: May 2, 1969
Nationality: German
Known for: Politics, Military

Family

Father: Friedrich von Papen
Mother: Anna Laura von Steffens
Spouse: Martha von Papen
Child: Friedrich Franz von Papen

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