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“Allow me to say how manly and humanly great of you I think this is. Your courageous and firm intervention have met with nothing but recognition throughout the entire world. I congratulate you for all you have given anew to the German nation by crushing the intended second revolution.”

Quote by Franz von Papen

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Franz von Papen
Franz von Papen

Franz von Papen was a former Chancellor of Germany, born on October 29, 1879, and died on May 2, 1969. He was a significant figure in the political history of the Weimar Republic, serving in various key government positions. more

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