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Otto von Bismarck Biography and Timeline

Follow Otto von Bismarck through 5 dated historical records for Germany.

Otto von Bismarck, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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1847–1847Years on this page

1847

Bismarck Enters Prussian Political Life

Berlin · Government / Government of Germany

Otto von Bismarck entered the United Diet as a conservative representative and began attracting notice for his combative parliamentary speeches.

Bismarck Defends Monarchical Authority

Berlin · Government / Government of Germany

Otto von Bismarck defended the Prussian crown against arguments that the United Diet should possess sovereign legislative powers.

Bismarck Opposes Liberal Constitutional Claims

Berlin · Government / Government of Germany

Otto von Bismarck challenged liberal deputies who sought to turn the gathering of provincial estates into a modern representative parliament.

Bismarck Speaks For Conservative Landowners

Berlin · Government / Government of Germany

Otto von Bismarck voiced views associated with conservative landed interests while participating in the debates of the United Diet.

Bismarck Represents Magdeburg Provincial Interests

Berlin · Government / Government of Germany

Otto von Bismarck entered the United Diet as a representative connected with the estates of the Magdeburg region.

Records, sources and methodology

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