Seeks to preserve relations with Russia
Seeks to preserve relations with Russia after problems with France
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1875 in Germany
Explore 15 historical events and records for Germany in 1875.
Historical records for Germany in 1875
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February
April
Political Support at Berlin
Starts a war scare with France. Louis Decazes seeks support from Russia & Britain against Bismarck, war is averted. Creates tension with France whe he asks "is war in sight?" in the Berlin Post
May
Constitution of Germany
The Congregations Law of 1875 abolishes religious orders, stops state subsidies to the Catholic Church, and removes religious protections from the Prussian constitution
Critique of the Gotha Programme
Marx writes critical marginal notes on the proposed programme of German social democracy.
Kulturkampf
The Congregations Law of 1875 abolishes religious orders, stops state subsidies to the Catholic Church, and removes religious protections from the Prussian constitution
November
Birth of Friedrich-Werner Graf von der Schulenburg
Birth of Friedrich-Werner Graf von der Schulenburg
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Thomas Mann
Birth of Thomas Mann
Constitution of Germany
The Congregations Law of 1875 abolishes religious orders, stops state subsidies to the Catholic Church, and removes religious protections from the Prussian constitution
Education
Admitted to the Vienna Conservatoire where he studied piano under Julius Epstein, harmony with Robert Fuchs, and composition with Franz Krenn
Kulturkampf
The Congregations Law of 1875 abolishes religious orders, stops state subsidies to the Catholic Church, and removes religious protections from the Prussian constitution. The 1871 Kanzelparagraph introduced a series of sanctions against Catholicism imposed by Bismarck throughout 1875. Marriage becomes a mandatory civil ceremony, removed from the control of the Church
Legislation
The Congregations Law of 1875 abolishes religious orders, stops state subsidies to the Catholic Church, and removes religious protections from the Prussian constitution. Marriage becomes a mandatory civil ceremony, removed from the control of the Church
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Centre Party
Physics Professorship
Becomes professor of physics at Leipzig University and helps strengthen experimental physics teaching.
Social Democratic Party Formation Context
The Gotha unification of socialist parties changed German political competition and the issues facing liberal journalists.
Vienna Conservatoire
Admitted to the Vienna Conservatoire where he studied piano under Julius Epstein, harmony with Robert Fuchs, and composition with Franz Krenn
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