Kurt von Schleicher

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1. When was Kurt von Schleicher born?April 7, 1882
2. Where was Kurt von Schleicher born?Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
3. When did Kurt von Schleicher die?June 30, 1934
4. What is the key political actions?Instrumental in government changes, attempted 'Querfront' strategy, recommended Hitler as successor
5. What is the assassinated by?Hitler's Schutzstaffel (SS) during the Night of the Long Knives
6. What was Kurt von Schleicher's job before he became Chancellor?He was a general in the German army and later a close advisor to President Hindenburg.

Weimar Republic: The period of German history from 1918 to 1933, characterized by a democratic government and significant political instability.
Reichswehr: The official name for the German armed forces from 1919 to 1935.
Treaty of Versailles: The peace treaty signed after World War I that imposed heavy reparations and restrictions on Germany.
Querfront: A political strategy attempted by Schleicher to create a broad coalition, including elements of the Nazi Party, to stabilize his government.