General von Schleicher

Who was General von Schleicher?

General Kurt von Schleicher was a general in the Germany army during the First World War. He was involved with the political deals that helped Hitler become chancellor on 30th January, 1933.

When was General von Schleicher important?

General Kurt von Schleicher was important in Weimar Germany between 1932 and 1933.

What was important about General von Schleicher?

General Kurt von Schleicher was important for 4 main reasons:

• ❖ He persuaded President von Hindenburg to sack Chancellor Brüning in May 1932 and appoint Franz von Papen instead.
• ❖ He persuaded President von Hindenburg to sack Chancellor von Papen in November 1932 and appoint himself as chancellor in December instead.
• ❖ This led to von Papen and Hitler plotting against him. As a result, President von Hindenburg sacked him as chancellor and appointed Hitler on 30th January, 1933.
• ❖ He was assassinated during the Night of the Long Knives on 30th June, 1934.

When did General von Schleicher die?

General Kurt von Schleicher was assassinated on 30th June, 1934.