On 23 September 1862, Otto von Bismarck was appointed as the prime minister and foreign minister of Prussia by King Wilhelm I, marking a pivotal moment in German and European history.
Bismarck, known for his political shrewdness and unyielding approach, would soon embark on a course of military and diplomatic actions that led to the unification of Germany under Prussian dominance.
His appointment came amid growing tensions between the monarchy and the liberal parliament, and Bismarck’s belief in “iron and blood” as tools of governance would shape Prussia’s destiny and consolidate its power in Europe.
