Leo von Caprivi
German politician and chancellor
Born
February 24th, 1831
194 years ago
Died
February 6th, 1899
126 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Served as a German general and politician, Caprivi held the position of Chancellor of Germany from 1890 to 1894. His tenure was marked by a focus on social and economic reforms, steering the country through a period of political transformation. Caprivi sought to improve relations with foreign powers and initiated various domestic policies aimed at modernizing Germany's economy. Prior to his chancellorship, he had a distinguished military career and played significant roles in various campaigns, contributing to Germany's military strategies.
Served as Chancellor of Germany from 1890 to 1894
Oversaw reforms in social policy and economy
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