Otto Van Bismarck

Birth

Apr 1, 1815

Otto Von Bismarck was born April 1st, 1815 in Schonhausen, Prussia. He came from a wealthy land-owning family
-the picture is Otto as a young boy

The Life of Otto Von Bismarck

Period: Apr 1, 1815 to Jul 30, 1898

Enrolling in School

Sep 15, 1833

Bismarck enrolled in the University of Berlin to study law

Marraige and Relion

Apr 11, 1841

Bismarck Married Marie Von Thadden and she brought Lutheranism into his life.

Spouse's Death and Remarriage

Jul 28, 1847

After Marie died he remaried Johanna Con Puttkamer

9th Minister President of the Kingdom of Prussia

Sep 23, 1862

He lead Prussian forces until January 1st, 1873

Blood and Iron Speech

Sep 30, 1862

On September 30, 1862, Bismarck made a speech to the Budget Committee of the Prussian Chamber of Deputies, which included Bismarck's emphasis on using "iron and blood" that is, military power to achieve his goals

1st Chancellor of German Empire

Mar 21, 1871

Otto Von Bismarck became the 1st Chancellor of the German Empire and was considered the "Iron Chancellor"

Fight Against Socialism

Nov 13, 1878

Bismarck instidtuted the Anti-Socialist Laws. Socialist organizations and meetings were forbidden, and the writing socialist literature. Socialist leaders were arrested and tried by police courts.
-Exact date unknown i only got the year it was passed

Old Age and Disability Insurance Bill

Nov 13, 1889

Otto Von Bismarck started an old age pension for citizens over the age of 70

Death

Jul 30, 1898

Bismarck died on July 30th, 1898.