Otto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen8 March 1870
Issues a memo saying a Hohenzollern is Spain would tie down 2 French Divs
Germany · Warfare / Franco-Prussian War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Issues a memo saying a Hohenzollern is Spain would tie down 2 French Divs
William & the Crown Prince oppose Charles Anthonys Spanish succession. Urges Charles Anthony to accept the Spanish crown
Persuades Leopold to accept the Spanish offer of the throne. Leopolds acceptance of the offer of the Spanish throne is telegramed to Madrid
The offer to Leopold becomes public when the French press expose it to the world
William compels Charles Anthony to renounce the Spanish throne for his son Leopold. Charles Anthonys renunciation of the throne is "a humiliation worse than Olmutz"
Forces Charles Anthony to reject the Spanish throne on behalf of his son Leopold
Gramont wants "assurance that he will never authorize a renewal of the candidacy". Bismarck uses Abekens telegram to declare war
Leopold is offered the Spanish throne for a 2nd time, Bismarck recommends acceptence
Replies to Gramonts telegram saying Prussia knew nothing of Leopolds acceptence
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