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Bismarck And His Last Photo

The Chancellor On His Deathbed

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Burk
Oct 25, 2024
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Otto von Bismarck is considered one of the most significant statesmen of the 19th century. Often referred to as the “Iron Chancellor,” he was instrumental in the unification of Germany and the formation of the German Empire.

Yet, his life, marked by political victories, alliances, and power struggles, ended rather quietly with his retirement to his estat…

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