Loading...
 
Skip to main content

HARDENBERG PRINCE VON

HARDENBERG PRINCE VON (1750-1822), a Prussian statesman, born in Hanover; after service in Hanover and Brunswick entered that of Prussia under William II., and became Chancellor of State under William III.; distinguished himself by the reforms he introduced in military and civic matters to the benefit of the country, though he was restrained a good deal by the reactionary proclivities of the king.


Page last modified on Tuesday November 25, 2014 05:21:23 GMT-0000