Chancellor Of Germany Collection

Leo von Caprivi
3078252 Leo von Caprivi; (add.info.: Portrait of Leo von Caprivi (1831-1899) a German General, Statesman and Chancellor of Germany. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Un cauchemar de M. Bismarck, 1870. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un cauchemar de M. Bismarck, 1870. A nightmare of Mr. Bismarck

Comment Bismarck comprend l'unité allemande, 1870. Creator: Honore Daumier
Comment Bismarck comprend l'unite allemande, 1870. How Bismarck understands German unity

Prince Maximilian of Baden, c1890, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Prince Maximilian of Baden, c1890, (c1920). Portrait of Prince Max of Baden, who succeeded Count Hertling as German Chancellor, wearing military uniform and a helmet with an eagle on the top

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday April 5, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday April 5, 1890, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Otto von Bismarck at the tomb of Emperor William I (litho)
961038 Otto von Bismarck at the tomb of Emperor William I (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck at the tomb of Emperor William I, March 28th)

Otto von Bismarck in Berlin in 1871 (litho)
961060 Otto von Bismarck in Berlin in 1871 (litho) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hail to the chief, June 16th, 1871. After the painting by Wilhelm Camphausen)

Bismarck in Kissingen (colour litho)
961050 Bismarck in Kissingen (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck in Kissingen, greeting after the bath)

Ovation offered to Otto von Bismarck when leaving the Chancellors mansion (litho)
961039 Ovation offered to Otto von Bismarck when leaving the Chancellors mansion (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bismarck speaking (colour litho)
961056 Bismarck speaking (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck speaking; after the painting by Gustav Asmuss)

Prince Bismarck as landholder (b / w photo)
961055 Prince Bismarck as landholder (b/w photo) by German photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Bismarck as landholder; photographed by A Bockmann, Strassburg)

The Manor House Varzin in autumn (colour litho)
961046 The Manor House Varzin in autumn (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manor House Varzin in autumn)

Emperor Napoleon escorted to King William by Prince Bismarck on the morning after the Battle of Sedan (litho)
961063 Emperor Napoleon escorted to King William by Prince Bismarck on the morning after the Battle of Sedan (litho) by Camphausen

Meeting of Bismarck and Napoleon on the causeway of Donchery (litho)
961061 Meeting of Bismarck and Napoleon on the causeway of Donchery (litho) by Werner, Anton Alexander von (1843-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bismarck in Versailles (litho)
961045 Bismarck in Versailles (litho) by Wagner, Carl Ernst Ludwig (1796-1867); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck in Versailles. After the painting by Carl Ernst Ludwig Wagner)

Otto von Bismarck in 1870 (litho)
961037 Otto von Bismarck in 1870 (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck in 1870. Bismarck in the park, behind his residence, the Villa Jesse)

Arrival in front of the Royal Palace (colour litho)
961057 Arrival in front of the Royal Palace (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back to Berlin! Arrival in front of the Royal Palace, January 26th, 1894)

Otto von Bismarck during a speech to the Reichstag (colour litho)
961052 Otto von Bismarck during a speech to the Reichstag (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We Germans fear God, but nothing else in the world)

The Congress at Berlin (litho)
961051 The Congress at Berlin (litho) by Werner, Anton Alexander von (1843-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Congress at Berlin)

Bismarck on his death bed (litho)
961065 Bismarck on his death bed (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck on his death bed; pencil drawing by Emanuel Grosser from his sketch made in)

Napoleon III and Bismarck on the morning after the Battle of Sedan (litho)
961044 Napoleon III and Bismarck on the morning after the Battle of Sedan (litho) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

Herr Von Bethmann-Hollweg, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Herr Von Bethmann-Hollweg, (1919). Portrait of Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg (1856-1921), German politician and statesman who served as German Chancellor of Germany from 1909 to 1917

Prince Bismarck in his study, 1875. Otto, Prince of Bismarck (1815-1898), known as Otto von Bismarck, was a conservative Prussian statesman and was the first Chancellor of the German Empire

Reichskanzler v. Bethmann Hollweg 1856-1921, 1934. Theobald Theodor Friedrich Alfred von Bethmann-Hollweg (1856-1921), German politician

Furst Bulow 1849-1929, 1934. Bernhard Heinrich Karl Martin von Bulow (1849-1929), German statesman who served as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs for three years

General von Caprivl 1831-1899, 1934. Georg Leo Graf von Caprivi de Caprera de Montecuccoli (1831-1899), German general and statesman who succeeded Otto von Bismarck as Chancellor of Germany

Furst Chlodwig zu Hohenlohe 1819-1901, 1934. Chlodwig Carl Viktor, Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfurst, Prince of Ratibor and Corvey (1819-1901), usually referred to as the Prince of Hohenlohe

De Bulow, c1893. Artist: Excelsior Photo
De Bulow, c1893. Bernhard Heinrich Karl Martin von Bulow (1849-1929), German statesman who served as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs for three years

Friedrich Ebert (1871-1925) inspecting the troops, Germany, 1922. Friedrich Ebert was a German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany and its first president during the Weimar period

Chlodwig Carl Victor zu Hohenlohe - Schillingsfurst (1819 - 1901) Chancellor of Germany 1894 - 1900

Portrait of Georg Leo von Caprivi
Georg Leo von Caprivi (1831 - 1899) German soldier and statesman. In March 1890 he succeeded Bismarck as Chancellor of Germany. Photograph

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"The Chancellor of Germany: A Legacy Shaped by Power and Controversy" In the tumultuous history of Germany, few figures have left as indelible a mark as the Chancellors who have held the reins of power. From Otto von Bismarck to Adolf Hitler, these leaders have shaped the destiny of a nation and influenced world events in profound ways. One cannot discuss German Chancellors without acknowledging Adolf Hitler, whose infamous speech at the Nuremberg rally in 1938 marked a turning point in his oppressive regime. As leader of the Nazi Party and Chancellor from 1934 to 1945, Hitler's demagoguery and Pan-German revolutionary ideals led to unimaginable atrocities during World War II. Before Hitler's reign, Prince Maximilian of Baden played a pivotal role during World War I. His appointment as Chancellor in 1918 saw him navigate through turbulent times, ultimately leading to Germany's surrender and paving the way for political change. Another influential figure was Field Marshal von Hindenburg, who served as Reichspresident before appointing Hitler as Chancellor in 1933. Despite his military prowess and leadership during World War I, Hindenburg's decision would prove disastrous for Germany and contribute to its descent into totalitarianism. However, it was Otto von Bismarck who laid the groundwork for modern German politics. Serving as Chancellor from 1871 until his dismissal by Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1890, Bismarck skillfully unified disparate states into one powerful nation-state. His diplomatic finesse earned him respect both domestically and internationally. Bismarck's legacy can still be felt today; he is remembered not only for his political acumen but also for his landholding endeavors at Varzin Manor House. This picturesque estate became synonymous with Bismarck himself—a symbol of wealth intertwined with political influence. Throughout their tenures as Chancellors or Reichspresident, these leaders faced both adulation and condemnation.