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1873 in History

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Historical Events in 1873

1873
A military convention between Germany & Russia
Otto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen · Germany

A military convention between Germany & Russia

1873
Alliance Agreement
Otto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen · Germany

An alliance of the Emperors of Germany, Russia & Austria

1873
Alliance Agreement
Franz Josef I · Austria

An alliance of the Emperors of Germany, Russia & Austria

1873
Alliance Emperors of Germany, Russia and Austria
Otto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen · Germany

An alliance of the Emperors of Germany, Russia & Austria

1873
Alliance Emperors of Germany, Russia and Austria
Franz Josef I · Austria

An alliance of the Emperors of Germany, Russia & Austria

1873
Alliance Russia, Germany and Austria
Alexander II · Russia

Joins the diplomatic understanding between the emperors of Russia, Germany, and Austria.

1873
Cabinet
William Ewart Gladstone · Great Britain

Gladstone reshuffles his Cabinet

1873
Coinage Act
Ulysses Simpson Grant · United States of America · Washington

The Coinage Act ends standard silver-dollar production and strengthens the movement toward gold.

1873
Coinage Act
Ulysses Simpson Grant · United States of America · Washington

The Coinage Act ends standard silver-dollar coinage and strengthens the country's movement toward gold.

1873
Constitution of Cuba
Jose Juian Marti Perez · Cuba

The Proclamation of the First Spanish Republic by the Cortes reaffirms Cuba as inseparable to Spain, Marti responds with an essay, "The Spanish Republic" and "The Cuban Revolution"

1873
Constitution of Germany
Otto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen · Germany

The office of Minister President of Prussia is temporarily separated from that of Chancellor, when Albrecht von Roon is appointed to the former office, but by the end of the year, Roon resigned due to ill health, and Bismarck becomes PM

1873
Constitution of Spain
Emilio Castelar · Spain · Madrid

Restores otder under a centralise republic

1873
Coup
Alfonso XII · Spain · Madrid

During the Carlist risings Emilio Castelar is made ruler of Spain

1873
Coup
Alfonso XII · Spain

During the Carlist risings Emilio Castelar is made ruler of Spain

1873
Coup
Emilio Castelar · Spain · Madrid

During the Carlist risings Emilio Castelar is made ruler of Spain

1873
Demonstrations
Alfonso XII · Spain · Madrid

Monarchist demonstrations

1873
Dissolution
Victor Emmanuel II · Italy

Dissolution of the Italian monasteries

1873
Economy of USA
Ulysses Simpson Grant · United States of America

Financial panic is caused by over-production & withdrawal of foreign capital

1873
Election
Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de MacMahon · France

Elected President of France

1873
Field Marshal
Albrecht von Roon · Germany

Appointed Field Marshal

1873
First Liberal Government
Alexander Mackenzie · Canada · Ottawa

Forms the first Liberal federal government.

1873
Franchise
Franz Josef I · Austria

Reform of the Franchise in favour of Germans

1873
Franchise
Franz Josef I · Austria

Reform of the Franchise in favour of Germans

1873
Gold Standard
Otto Bismarck · Germany · Berlin

Germany establishes the gold mark and completes its transition from silver-based currencies.

1873
Government
Marco Minghetti · Italy

Forms a ministry after the break-up of Lanzas Government

1873
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Lowe · Great Britain

Appointed Home Secretary

1873
Invasion of France
Otto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen · Germany

German occupation forces begin to evacuate France following the death of Napoleon III

1873
Invasion of France
Otto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen · Germany

Germany completes its evacuation of France

1873
Invasion of France
Louis Adolphie Thiers · France

German occupation forces begin to evacuate France following the death of Napoleon III

1873
Kulturkampf
Adalbert Falk · Germany

Under the May Laws of 1873 administered by Adalbert Falk, the state began to supervise the education of clergy closely, created a secular court for cases involving the clergy, and required notification of all clergy employment

1873
Kulturkampf
Rudolf Virchow · Germany

To characterize Bismarck's politics toward the Catholic Church, the pathologist and member of the Parliament of the Deutsche Fortschrittspartei (Progressive Liberals) Rudolf Virchow uses the term Kulturkampf the first time

1873
Legislation
Adalbert Falk · Germany

Introduces the May Laws subjecting the Clergy to State control

1873
Legislation
Adalbert Falk · Germany

Under the May Laws of 1873 administered by Adalbert Falk, the state began to supervise the education of clergy closely, created a secular court for cases involving the clergy, and required notification of all clergy employment

1873
Legislation
Franz Josef I · Austria

Reform of the Franchise in favour of Germans

1873
Legislation
William Ewart Gladstone · Great Britain · London

The Judicature Act, establishes a Supreme Court of Judicature

1873
May Laws
Adalbert Falk · Germany

Under the May Laws of 1873 administered by Adalbert Falk, the state began to supervise the education of clergy closely, created a secular court for cases involving the clergy, and required notification of all clergy employment

1873
North-West Mounted Police
Alexander Mackenzie · Canada · Ottawa

Creates the North-West Mounted Police to police the western territories.

1873
Pacific Scandal
John Alexander Macdonald · Canada · Ottawa

Resigns after the Pacific Scandal damages his government.

1873
Panic of 1873
Jay Cooke · United States of America · Philadelphia

Jay Cooke and Company suspends payments, accelerating a nationwide financial panic.

1873
Participates in the Three Emperors' diplomatic understanding with Germany and Austria
Alexander II · Russia

Participates in the Three Emperors' diplomatic understanding with Germany and Austria.

1873
President of France
Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de MacMahon · France

Appointed President of France

1873
President of Switzerland
Paul Cérésole · Switzerland · Bern

Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.

1873
Prime Minister of New Zealand
William Fox · New Zealand

Appointed Prime Minister of New Zealand, 4th term

1873
Prince Edward Island Joins Confederation
Alexander Mackenzie · Canada · Ottawa

Welcomes Prince Edward Island into Confederation.

1873
Prince Edward Island Joins Confederation
Alexander Mackenzie · Canada · Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island joins the Dominion of Canada.

1873
Privy Council
Awa Katsu · Japan · Tokyo

Appointed Member of Privy Council

1873
Reform of Church Governance
Adalbert Falk · Germany

Introduces the May Laws subjecting the Clergy to State control

1873
Reform of Electoral System
Franz Josef I · Austria

Reform of the Franchise in favour of Germans

1873
Reform of Legal System
William Ewart Gladstone · Great Britain · London

The Judicature Act, establishes a Supreme Court of Judicature

1873
Resignation of Louis Adolphie Thiers
Louis Adolphie Thiers · France

Thiers resigns

1873
Resignation of William Ewart Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone · Great Britain · London

Resigns after the defeat of the Irish University Bill. 43 Liberals vote against the Government

1873
Rule of Cuba
Jose Juian Marti Perez · Cuba

The Proclamation of the First Spanish Republic by the Cortes reaffirms Cuba as inseparable to Spain, Marti responds with an essay, "The Spanish Republic" and "The Cuban Revolution"

1873
Rule of Khiva
Alexander II · Russia · Khiva

Russia establishes a protectorate over the Khanate of Khiva after a military campaign.

1873
Scandinavian Monetary Union
Oscar Bernadotte · Sweden · Stockholm

Sweden enters a monetary union based on a common gold-valued krona.

1873
Scandinavian Monetary Union
Christian Glucksburg · Denmark · Copenhagen

Denmark joins Sweden in establishing a shared gold-based krone currency system.

1873
The Cuban Revolution
Jose Juian Marti Perez · Cuba

The Proclamation of the First Spanish Republic by the Cortes reaffirms Cuba as inseparable to Spain, Marti responds with an essay, "The Spanish Republic" and "The Cuban Revolution"

1873
The Spanish Republic
Jose Juian Marti Perez · Cuba

The Proclamation of the First Spanish Republic by the Cortes reaffirms Cuba as inseparable to Spain, Marti responds with an essay, "The Spanish Republic" and "The Cuban Revolution"

Births in 1873

1873
Birth of Enrico Caruso
Enrico Caruso · Italy · Naples

Birth of Enrico Caruso

1873
Birth of Karl Schwarzschild
Karl Schwarzschild · Germany

Birth of Karl Schwarzschild

1873
Birth of Leo Baeck
Leo Baeck · Germany · Lissa

Birth of Leo Baeck

1873
Birth of Sidonie Gabrielle Claudine Colette
Sidonie Gabrielle Claudine Colette · France

Birth of Sidonie Gabrielle Claudine Colette

Deaths in 1873

1873
Death of Adolfo Ballivian
Adolfo Ballivian · Bolivia · La Paz

Ballivian dies in office after a brief constitutional presidency.

Coronations in 1873

1873
Coronation
Rama V · Thailand

Crowned for a 2nd time

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