2 January 1861Crown PrinceFrederick III
Becomes Crown Prince of Prussia when William I becomes king.
Historical records for Germany in 1861, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Becomes Crown Prince of Prussia when William I becomes king.
Death of Ludwig Friedrich Leopold von Gerlach
Birth of Maximilian Johannes Hubert von Spee
Publishes an article examining British political attitudes toward the developing American Civil War.
Publishes an analysis of the causes and political character of the American Civil War.
Publishes a further article analysing military and political developments in the American Civil War.
Publishes an article on the dismissal of Union General John C. Fremont.
Publishes an article analysing the diplomatic crisis created by the Trent affair.
Publishes an article assessing the danger of conflict between Britain and the United States.
Publishes a further analysis of the international controversy surrounding the Trent affair.
Publishes an article examining slavery as the central political issue of the American conflict.
Publishes an article reviewing political and military news from the United States.
Publishes an article examining changing British public opinion toward the American Civil War.
Publishes an article contrasting newspaper positions with wider public opinion on the American crisis.
Marx and Engels analyse the American Civil War for European and American newspapers.
Appointed General of the Cavalry
Placed in chharge of the Ministry of Marine
Helps found the Progressive Party
Marx unsuccessfully applies to regain Prussian citizenship.
Supported by Edwin von Manteuffel and the new Prussian Chief of Staff Helmuth von Moltke, Roon draws up plans to adapt Scharnhorsts system to Prussia's altered circumstances. Proposes an increase in universal military service to three years, with new regiments raised and a reduced role for the reserve (Landwehr), requires years of political fighting and the strong support of the new Prime Minister Otto von Bismarck and Moltke
Supported by Edwin von Manteuffel and the new Prussian Chief of Staff Helmuth von Moltke, Roon draws up plans to adapt Scharnhorsts system to Prussia's altered circumstances. Proposes an increase in universal military service to three years, with new regiments raised and a reduced role for the reserve (Landwehr), requires years of political fighting and the strong support of the new Prime Minister Otto von Bismarck and Moltke
Maxwell proposes a theory which links the speed of light to the electromagnetic field
Marx begins manuscripts tracing earlier economic theories of surplus value.
Marx visits Germany seeking financial support and discussing publishing plans with Ferdinand Lassalle.
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