Georg Graf von Hertling | |
7th Chancellor of the German Empire | |
In office:
November 1, 1917 - January 4, 1919 | |
Preceded by: | Georg Michaelis |
Succeeded by: | Prince Maximilian of Baden |
Minister President of the Kingdom of Prussia | |
In office:
December 2, 1917 - January 4, 1919 | |
Preceded by: | Georg Michaelis |
Succeeded by: | Prince Maximilian of Baden |
Minister President of Bavaria | |
In office:
February 9, 1912 - December 2, 1917 | |
Preceded by: | Clemens von Podewils-Dumitz |
Succeeded by: | Otto Ritter von Dandl |
Biography | |
Born: |
August 31 1843, Darmstadt, Grad Duchy of Hesse |
Died | January 4 1919, Berlin, German Empire |
Nationality: | German |
Political party: |
Centre Party |
Spouse: |
Anna Freiin von Biegeleben |
Children: |
None |
Alma mater: |
None |
Occupation: | Politician |
Religion: | Catholic |
Georg von Hertling was a bavarian politician who served as Minister-President of Bavaria (1912 - 1917) before becoming Chancellor of the German Empire (1917 - 1919). He was the first party politician to serve as Chancellor of Germany.
As Chancellor he was regarded as a puppet of Hindenburg and Ludendorff.