jan 1, 1862 - Otto von Bismark takes power
Description:
Germany became a modern, unified nation under the leadership of the “Iron Chancellor” Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), who between 1862 and 1890 effectively ruled first Prussia and then all of Germany. Although some say he was a reason behind WWI and WWII.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1862
Now
~ 163 years ago