Episode 2 of 2

Regency Charter

When
7 October 1858
Where
Berlin
Part of
William I becomes Prince Regent of Prussia

Frederick William IV signed a regency charter for William in October 1858, formalizing the permanent regency.

After William's term as deputy was extended three times, the ailing king signed a charter on 7 October 1858, based on expert medical opinions.

Sources

  1. Frederick William IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09

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