Legation CrisisJune 1900
Confronts rising danger to the foreign legations.
Historical person
Clemens von Ketteler Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Clemens von Ketteler, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Germany.
4 records1900–19004 events1 places
Chronological biography
1900
Assassination of Clemens von Ketteler20 June 1900
Since Kaiser Wilhelm IIs minister to China, Baron Clemens von Ketteler, was murdered by the Boxers, the Germans "claimed a certain priority in the crusade against Chinese barbarism". Murdered by a mob in response to the Allied Siege of the legations in Peking
Death of Clemens von Ketteler20 June 1900
Murdered by a mob in response to the Allied Siege of the legations in Peking
Death of Ketteler20 June 1900
Is shot while travelling to the Zongli Yamen.
Titles and roles
Baron · Baron · German Minister to China
Record provenance
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