Otto von Bismarck

The story, in brief.

Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Count of Bismarck-Schönhausen, Duke of Lauenburg, was a German statesman and diplomat who oversaw the unification of Germany and served as its first chancellor from 1871 to 1890. Bismarck's Realpolitik and firm governance earned him the nickname Iron Chancellor.

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A life in milestones.

Selected records from Wikidata. Ages are approximate; “c.” marks uncertain dates. This is a starting point for exploration, not a complete life history.

1. 1815
   Life

   Born in Schönhausen (Elbe)

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2. 1821~ age 6
   Education

   Plamannsche Erziehungsanstalt

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3. 1834~ age 19
   Education

   Frederick William University Berlin

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4. 1838~ age 23
   Education

   Königliche Staats- und landwirtschaftliche Akademie Eldena

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5. 1849~ age 34
   Role

   member of the Prussian Second Chamber

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6. 1852~ age 37
   Recognition

   Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog

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7. 1862~ age 47
   Role

   foreign minister

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8. 1869~ age 54
   Recognition

   Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion

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9. 1873~ age 58
   Role

   Minister President of Prussia

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10. 1895~ age 80
    Recognition

    honorary citizen of Speyer

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11. 1896~ age 81
    Recognition

    Order of Wilhelm I

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12. 1898~ age 83
    Life

    Death

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