International and Prussian Protectionist Tariffs
Helps define the International's position on Prussian protectionist tariff policy.
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1868 in Germany
Explore 22 historical events and records for Germany in 1868.
Historical records for Germany in 1868
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May
June
Changing the International Congress Venue
Participates in a General Council resolution changing the venue of the International's 1868 congress.
July
Felix Pyat Provocative Behaviour Resolution
Participates in a General Council resolution responding to Felix Pyat's conduct.
British Government and Tsarist Russia Declaration
Helps issue an International declaration concerning British government policy toward Tsarist Russia.
August
Machinery Under Capitalism Resolution
Helps prepare a Brussels Congress resolution on the consequences of machinery under capitalism.
Reduction of the Working Day Resolution
Helps prepare a resolution advocating reduction of the working day for the Brussels Congress.
September
Fourth Annual Report of the General Council
Prepares the Fourth Annual Report of the General Council of the International.
December
International Alliance of Socialist Democracy
Writes on relations between the International and the International Alliance of Socialist Democracy.
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of child
5th child of Emperor Frederick & Victoria
Birth of son
Franz Ritter von Epp is born under the name of Franz Epp, being the son of the painter Rudolph Epp and Katharina Streibel
Constitution of Germany
Creates a Customs Parliament including the south German States
Customs Parliament
Creates a Customs Parliament including the south German States
Expanded Periodic Classification
Prepares an expanded periodic arrangement including transition metals and groups elements of similar valency in vertical families.
German Requiem
Composes, "German Requiem"
Major General
Appointed Major General
Marriage
Marries Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria-Este
Meistersinger
Composes, "Meistersinger"
Meistersinger Nurnberg Munich Premiere
Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg premiered in Munich, exploring artistic tradition, innovation and love.
Monsieur de Bismarck
Publication of "Monsieur de Bismarck"
National Liberal Parliamentary Influence Grows
National Liberal politicians became influential collaborators in aspects of Bismarck's programme within the new federation.
Royal Society
Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London
Zollverein
Schleswig-Holstein, Kausenburg and Mecklenburg join the Zollverein
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