Reform of Labour Law
Proposes shortening working hours & regulating Sunday work. Attributes the rise of socialism to failure of the Government to reform
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1890 in Germany
Explore 29 historical events and records for Germany in 1890.
Historical records for Germany in 1890
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January
February
Birth of Robert Ley
Birth of Robert Ley
Election
The cartell led by Bismarck loses 57 National Liberal & 28 Conservative seats
Chancellor
Summoned to Berlin by Wilhelm II, Caprivi is informed that he is the Kaisers intended choice should Bismarck prove resistant to Wilhelms proposed changes to the Government
March
Dismissal
Criticises Bismarck for making arrangements with the Centre without his knowledge
Dismissal
Urges Wihelm to dismiss Bismarck for concealing declining relations with Russia
Urges Wihelm to dismiss Bismarck for concealing declining relations with Russia
Urges Wihelm to dismiss Bismarck for concealing declining relations with Russia
Chancellor
Appointed Imperial Chancellor
Dismissal
Forces Bismarck's resignation as Imperial Chancellor
Dismissal
Dismissed by William II who "drops the pilot"Benjamin Harrison was inaugurated as 23rd President
Reinsurance Treaty
Instructed by Wihelm II to renew the Reinsurance Treaty with Russia
May
Birth of Alfred Jodl
Alfred Jodl is born in Würzburg into a Bavarian military family.
Erding Appointment
Is appointed Bezirksamtsassessor at Erding, continuing his rise through the Bavarian civil service.
July
Rule of Heligoland
Under the Zanzibar Treaty the British cede the island of Heligoland to Germany in exchange for control of Zanzibar
Rule of Zanzibar
Under the Zanzibar Treaty the British cede the island of Heligoland to Germany in exchange for control of Zanzibar
Treaty of Zanzibar
Under the Zanzibar Treaty the British cede the island of Heligoland to Germany in exchange for control of Zanzibar
Under the Zanzibar Treaty
Under the Zanzibar Treaty the British cede the island of Heligoland to Germany in exchange for control of Zanzibar
December
Birth of Friedrich Christian Anton Fritz Lang
Birth of Friedrich Christian Anton "Fritz" Lang.
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Joachim
Birth of Joachim, 6th son of William II
Bismarck Dismissal and Political Transition
Wilhelm II dismissed Bismarck, producing a fundamental shift in imperial governance and German political life.
Daimler Motor
Founds the motor company & becomes a leader in motor technology
Dismissal
Dismisses Bismarck
Foreign Secretary of Germany
Appointed Foreign Minister
General Commission
Appointed leader of the newly created General Commission of Trade Unions
Marriage
Marries Ella Schübeck.
Peerage
Created Herzog von Lauenburg (Duke of Lauenburg), highest rank of non-sovereign nobility & styled Serene Highness
Rule of Caprivi Strip
The Caprivi Strip is added to German South West Africa, thus linking that territory with the Zambezi River
Rule of German South West Africa
The Caprivi Strip is added to German South West Africa, thus linking that territory with the Zambezi River
Treaty of Reinsurance
Fails to renew the Reinsurance Treaty with Russia
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