Georges Ernest Boulanger

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1887

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Georges Ernest Boulanger, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Schnaebele incident strains Franco-German relations

   1887

   Role: French General and Minister of War who pushed for an ultimatum

   1. 1April 1887 · French governmentBoulanger Ultimatum

      General Boulanger pushed for an ultimatum demanding Schnaebelé's release and proposed mobilization during the week-long crisis.

   2. 221 April 1887 · Franco-German frontier near Pagny-sur-MoselleArrest of Schnaebelé

      French official Guillaume Schnaebelé was arrested by German agents near the border, sparking a diplomatic crisis.

   3. 328 April 1887 · German governmentBismarck Orders Release

      German Chancellor Bismarck ordered Schnaebelé's release, citing safe conduct guarantees for frontier officials.

Sources

1. Guillaume Schnaebelé Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-15
2. France–Germany relations Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29