1871
Abdication
Deposed by the National Assembly & retires to Chiselhurst in Kent
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Deposed by the National Assembly & retires to Chiselhurst in Kent
Deposed by the National Assembly at Bordeaux
Brings British Columbia into Confederation with a railway promise.
Leads British Columbia as it enters Confederation.
The federal constitution establishes a constitutional monarchy with the Prussian King as the bearer of the Bundesprasidium, or head of state
Captures Paris from the Commune
Receives a commission in the Royal Engineers after returning from volunteer service in France.
Laws can only be enabled with the consent of the Reichstag (a Parliament based on universal male suffrage) and the Federal Council (a representation of the states)
The North German Confederation adopts a new constitution, which was written under the title of a new "German Confederation" but already gave it the name "German Empire"
The federal constitution establishes a constitutional monarchy with the Prussian King as the bearer of the Bundesprasidium, or head of state
Declared Emperor of a united German Reich in the Galerie des Glaces in Versailles
Discovers Livingstone & makes the statement "Dr Livingstone I presume"
Meets Stanley on Lake Tanganyika who makes the statement, "Dr Livingstone I presume"
Discovers Livingstone & makes the statement "Dr Livingstone I presume"
The Jules d'Anethan Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
The North German Confederation adopts a new constitution, which was written under the title of a new "German Confederation" but already gave it the name "German Empire"
Becomes Crown Prince of the new German Empire.
Proclaimed German Emperor while Frederick remains heir.
Imperial legislation authorises gold coins for the newly unified German currency system.
"Political Imprisonment in Cuba", the pamphlets purpose is to move the Spanish public to do something about its Governments brutalities in Cuba and promotes the issue of Cuban independence
The Kanzelparagraph remains in force until 1953, several religious orders like the Jesuits remained banned from the German Empire, confiscated properties were not returned, discrimination against the Catholic minority continued in Civil Service
Appointed Commander the forces against the Paris Commune
Deposed by the National Assembly & retires to Chiselhurst in Kent
Deposed by the National Assembly at Bordeaux
Laws can only be enabled with the consent of the Reichstag (a Parliament based on universal male suffrage) and the Federal Council (a representation of the states)
The North German Confederation adopts a new constitution, which was written under the title of a new "German Confederation" but already gave it the name "German Empire"
The south German states of Baden, Hesse-Darmstadt, Wurttemberg and Bavaria join the North German Confederation
Morales leads the uprising that removes Melgarejo from power.
Royal orders force Moltke to submit to Bismarck who wishes to end the war
Put in control of the armistice talks
Discusses peace terms with Thiers & Favre
"Political Imprisonment in Cuba", the pamphlets purpose is to move the Spanish public to do something about its Governments brutalities in Cuba and promotes the issue of Cuban independence. Maltreatment at the hands of the Spaniards and consequent deportation to Spain in 1871 inspires a tract, "Political Imprisonment in Cuba"
Takes office as President of Chile and continues the liberal political period.
Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.
Opens the 1st Reichstag of the 2nd Reich
Under the Treaty of Frankfurt Germany keeps Alsace
Under the Treaty of Frankfurt Prussia is awarded Alsace-Lorraine
Under the Treaty of Frankfurt Germany keeps Alsace
Forced back across the border into Switzerland as Paris capitulates
Marx publishes an address defending the Paris Commune and assessing its historical significance.
Begins the Third de Theux Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
The Trade Union Act gives registered unions legal recognition and protection for their funds.
Germany keeps Alsace & Lorraine. Ends the Franco-Prussian War. A German army of occuption will remain in France until the war indemnity is paid
The Treaty of Frankfurt formerly ends the Franco-Prussian War. Germany receives a war Indemnity of 5,000 million francs. Germany keeps Alsace & Lorraine & an army of occupation in France
The postwar settlement restricting Russian naval power in the Black Sea is overturned in 1871.
The North German Confederation adopts a new constitution, which was written under the title of a new "German Confederation" but already gave it the name "German Empire"
The south German states of Baden, Hesse-Darmstadt, Wurttemberg and Bavaria join the North German Confederation
Declared Emperor of a united German Reich in the Galerie des Glaces in Versailles
Birth of Alexander John Charles, 6th child of Edward & Princess Alexandria
Birth of Friedrich Ebert
Birth of Maurice-Francois Garin
Death of John Frederick William Herschel
Defeats General Chanzy
The French retreat into the fortress of Sedan where they are are bombarded. Faces a German force of 200,000 under Moltke
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