Political Support at Heligoland
Offers Britain German support over Africa in return for the cession of Heligoland
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1884 in Germany
Explore 16 historical events and records for Germany in 1884.
Historical records for Germany in 1884
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February
Rule of Heligoland
Offers Britain German support over Africa in return for the cession of Heligoland
November
Conference of Berlin
Convenes the Berlin Conference, where European powers discuss navigation and trade rules for the Congo basin.
Other events (month unknown)
Accident Insurance Reform Advances
Industrial accident insurance legislation extended Germany's social policy framework during Bismarck's chancellorship.
Birth of Adelbert
Birth of Adelbert, 3rd eldest son of William II
General Staff
Appointed Head of the military history section of the General Staff
Health Reform
Passes the Accident Insurance Law
Liberal Party
Helps found the German Liberal Party
Liberal Party
Appointed Member of Liberal Party
Origins of the Family and Private Property
Publication of "Origins of the Family & Private Property"
Reform of Government
Passes the Accident Insurance Law
Reform of Political Parties
Leads the Liberal Union into the German Liberal Party
Rule of Cameroons
At the Conference of Berlin Britain recognizes Germany's claims to the Cameroons
Rule of New Guinea
Athe the Conference of Berlin Britain recognizes Germany's claims to the New Guinea
Rule of Nigeria
Germany agrees to support Britains claims in Nigeria, against the French
The Foundations of Arithmetic
Frege publishes The Foundations of Arithmetic.
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