Joseph von Radowitz
Prussian general, Foreign Minister
Born
February 6th, 1797
228 years ago
Died
1853
172 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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A Prussian general and politician who served as the Foreign Minister of Prussia. Held significant influence during the critical period leading up to the unification of Germany. Involved in key diplomatic negotiations and military strategies. Promoted the idea of a unified German state under Prussian leadership. Later played a role in establishing the framework for German foreign policy during this transformative era.
Served as Foreign Minister of Prussia
Contributed to German unification efforts
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