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Papen

American  
[pah-puhn] / ˈpɑ pən /

noun

  1. Franz von 1879–1969, German diplomat, statesman, and soldier.


Papen British  
/ ˈpaːpən /

noun

  1. Franz von (frants fɔn). 1879–1969, German statesman; chancellor (1932) and vice chancellor (1933–34) under Hitler, whom he was instrumental in bringing to power

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Others said they saw someone believed to have started the fire fleeing the scene, according to Pierce County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Jeffrey Papen.

From Seattle Times Oct. 27, 2021

From this group, only the former Vice-Chancellor and diplomat Franz von Papen, who had also served as German military atttaché in Washington D.C., was tried and acquitted in Nuremberg.

From Salon Apr. 11, 2021

In the state Legislature, prominent Democratic lawmakers including Senate President Mary Kay Papen are confronting primary challenges with all the seats in both chambers up for grabs.

From Washington Times May 27, 2020

There had been rumours in Berlin of a meeting at Berchtesgaden yesterday between Herr Hitler, Herr von Ribbentrop, and Her von Papen, who had recently visited Moscow, but that was all.

From The Guardian Jul. 24, 2019

Recall for von Papen and Boy-ed is certain to be demanded by your Government.

From The Moonlit Way by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

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