Fleet Programme
Resists foreign-policy concessions that might restrict naval development.
Role range: 1897-1916
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Alfred von Tirpitz Biography and Timeline
Follow Alfred von Tirpitz through 6 dated historical records for Germany.
Alfred von Tirpitz, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1911–1911Years on this page
1911
Naval Expansion Policy
Continues advocating expansion of the German battle fleet.
Role range: 1897-1916
Promotion to Grand Admiral
Is promoted to the rank of grand admiral.
Role range: 1897-1916
Senior Naval Rank
Reaches the highest naval rank while directing imperial naval policy.
Role range: 1897-1916
Grand Admiral Promotion
Receives promotion to grand admiral in the Imperial Navy.
Role range: 1897-1916
Imperial Navy Leadership
Continues directing the fleet programme as Germany's senior naval official.
Role range: 1897-1916
Records, sources and methodology
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