Under the leadership of Prussia and as a result of the policies pursued by Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, the previously scattered German states were gathered under the roof of a single empire. Following the victory in the Franco-Prussian War, the Prussian King Wilhelm I was proclaimed German Emperor at Versailles. This unification meant the birth of a new and powerful state in Europe and altered the balance of the continent.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Unification of Germany?
- The unification of Germany was completed in 1871 with the proclamation of the German Empire.
- When did Unification of Germany happen?
- 1871 CE