Marriage
Marries Victoria, eldest daughter of Queen Victoria.
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1858 in Germany
Explore 11 historical events and records for Germany in 1858.
Historical records for Germany in 1858
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January
November
Minister President
Appointed Chief Minister President of Prussia
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Max Karl Ernst Planck
Birth of Max Karl Ernst Planck, developed quantum theory
Lieutenant General
Appointed Lieutenant General
Magnetic Deflection of Cathode Rays
Shows that magnetic fields alter the path of cathode-ray fluorescence in gas-discharge tubes.
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War
Minister President
Appointed Minister President
New Era of Prussian Reform
The Prussian regency opened an apparent new phase of liberal reform that interested the constitutional press.
Regency
William I is appointed Regent after Frederick Williams bouts of insanity
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Germany
Succession
Made Regent when King Friedrich Wilhelm IV becomes insane, 1858-61
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