Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Historical person
Gustav Bauer Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Gustav Bauer, based on 15 World History Database records associated with Germany.
Chronological biography
1919
Bauers cabinet approves the Treaty of Versailles to avoid an Allied invasion
The German Fleet at Scapa Flow is sunk to prevent it from falling into Allied hands
SMS Friedrich der Große was the first interned German capital ship to sink as the High Seas Fleet was scuttled at Scapa Flow.
Under the Treaty of Versailles the Saar is to be administered by the League of Nations
Germany loses direct administration of the Saar under Versailles.
Alsace-Lorraine is ceded to France
Prussia is ceded to Poland
Posen is ceded to Poland
Included in the Treaty is the demilitarization of the Rhineland
The Treaty of Versailles is signed. Germany is to accept war guilt & pay reparations to the Allies. German colonies are divided between the Allies
The Treaty of Versailles is ratified by Germany
The Blockade of Germany by the Allies is lifted
The postwar Allied blockade of Germany is ended, restoring normal maritime access through the North Sea.
1922
Serves throughout most of 1922 as Vice Chancellor and Treasury Minister in Wirth's second cabinet.
Titles and roles
Chancellor · Chancellor · Chancellor of Germany · Vice Chancellor and Treasury Minister
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.