Otto von Bismarck (1815 - 1898) was a XIX century German statesman, serving as Prime Minister of Prussia and later as the first Chancellor of the German Empire. He combined of diplomacy, strategy, and realpolitik to consolidate independent German states into a single, powerful German Empire under Prussian leadership.
His policies and statecraft, including the system of alliances and his strategic wars against Denmark, Austria, and France, reshaped the political landscape of Europe. He's also known for his domestic policies, like his social welfare programs, aiming to appease the working class and undermine the appeal of socialism.
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