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Bismarck Becomes First Chancellor
- When
- 1871
- Where
- Berlin
Bismarck assumed the role of first Chancellor of the German Empire in 1871, following the unification and constitutional establishment of the new state.
Bismarck served as the first and longest-tenured chancellor from 1871 to 1890. The office was established after the proclamation of the Empire and the adoption of the constitution, which was substantially based on Bismarck's North German Constitution. He emerged as a decisive figure in European history.
Sources
- German Empire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Otto von Bismarck Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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