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Proclamation of the German Empire

January 18, 1871 · Palace of Versailles

Wilhelm I of Prussia was proclaimed German Emperor in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles during the Franco-Prussian War, uniting Germany.

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Otto von Bismarck Minister President of Prussia, Engineered unification and became Chancellor Wilhelm I King of Prussia, Proclaimed German Emperor

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