Birth of Heinz Guderain
Birth of Heinz Guderain, son of an army officer
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1888 in Germany
Explore 13 historical events and records for Germany in 1888.
Historical records for Germany in 1888
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January
February
Armament
Says to the Reichstag, "We Germans fear God & nothing else on Earth". Introduces a measure to increase the army reserve to 3 1/4 of a million
March
Succession
Succeeds as German Emperor and King of Prussia.
May
Death of Wilhelm I
Dies in Berlin age 90 & succeeded by his 57 year old son Friedrich Wilhelm
June
Succession
Succeeds after the death of his father Frederick III.
August
Death of Rudolf Julius Emanuel Clausius
Death of Rudolf Julius Emanuel Clausius
October
Birth of Friedrich Fromm
Birth of Friedrich Fromm
Other events (month unknown)
Administrative Career
Begins his professional career as a jurist in the Bavarian administrative service after completing his legal studies.
Birth of Oscar
Birth of Oscar, 5th eldest son of William II
Chief Imperial Admiralty
Appointed Chief of the Imperial Admiralty
CIGGS
Serves as Chief of the Imperial German General Staff from 1888 to 1891
Minister of Bucharest
Appointed Minister of Bucharest
Year of Three German Emperors
The deaths of Wilhelm I and Friedrich III and accession of Wilhelm II created an extraordinary year for German monarchy.
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