Martin von Bülow
German and Prussian politician (1849–1929)
1849 — 1929
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Profession
German and Prussian politician (1849–1929)
Born
May 3, 1849
Died
1929 (age ~80)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, diplomat, statesperson
GermanyBorn in Klein FlottbekDied in Rome
1849
Born in Klein Flottbek (1849-05-03)
1899
AwardKnight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion
1900
PositionChancellor of Germany (1900–1909)
1900
PositionImperial chancellor (1900–1909)
1908
AwardKnight of the Seraphim
1929
Died in Rome
About
Bernhard Heinrich Karl Martin, Prince of Bülow was a German politician who served as the imperial chancellor of the German Empire and minister-president of Prussia from 1900 to 1909. A fervent supporter of Weltpolitik, Bülow devoted his chancellorship to transforming Germany into a global power. Despite presiding over sustained economic growth and major scientific breakthroughs within his country, his government's bellicose foreign policy did much to antagonize France, Great Britain and Russia thereby significantly contributing to the outbreak of World War I.
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Who is Martin von Bülow?+
Bernhard Heinrich Karl Martin, Prince of Bülow was a German politician who served as the imperial chancellor of the German Empire and minister-president of Prussia from 1900 to 1909. A fervent supporter of Weltpolitik, Bülow devoted his chancellorship to transforming Germany into a global power. Des
What does the name Martin mean?+
The name Martin means "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is of English origin.
When was Martin von Bülow born?+
Martin von Bülow was born on May 3, 1849.
When did Martin von Bülow die?+
Martin von Bülow died in 1929, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.
The name Martin is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Martin — May 3, 1849
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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