Which noble family was Paul von Kleist born into?
The Prussian von Kleist
The Bavarian von Habsburg
The Austrian von Wittelsbach
The Hungarian von Esterhazy
Answer
Paul von Kleist was born into the Prussian von Kleist noble family, a family with a long history in Prussia. The von Kleists have been involved in Prussian politics and military affairs for centuries, and have produced a number of notable figures, including the poets Heinrich von Kleist and Ewald von Kleist.
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