17 January 1888Birth of Heinz GuderainHeinz Guderain
Birth of Heinz Guderain, son of an army officer
Historical records for Germany in 1888, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Birth of Heinz Guderain, son of an army officer
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
Succeeds as German Emperor and King of Prussia.
Dies in Berlin age 90 & succeeded by his 57 year old son Friedrich Wilhelm
Succeeds after the death of his father Frederick III.
Death of Rudolf Julius Emanuel Clausius
Birth of Friedrich Fromm
Begins his professional career as a jurist in the Bavarian administrative service after completing his legal studies.
Birth of Oscar, 5th eldest son of William II
Appointed Chief of the Imperial Admiralty
Serves as Chief of the Imperial German General Staff from 1888 to 1891
Appointed Minister of Bucharest
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