Dismissal of Otto von Bismarck

Date: March 20, 1890 • Location: Berlin, Germany

Emperor Wilhelm II dismissed Otto von Bismarck as the chancellor of the German Empire.

Wilhelm II was the last German Emperor from 1888 until his abdication in 1918. His fall from power marked the end of the German Empire as well as the Hohenzollern dynasty's 400-year rule over Prussia.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Germany's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.