1834 ⟶ Formation of the Zollverein

The German Customs Union is formed.
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🛡️ Frederick II's Adoption of the Echelon Formation

Echelon Formation used by Frederick II of Prussia.⟶
Frederick II's Adoption of the Echelon Formation (1763)
Military TacticsFrederick the GreatSeven Years' WarCavalryMilitary HistoryStrategy
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🏦 Mayer Amschel Rothschild Receives Court Factor Title

Court Factor title gained by Mayer Amschel Rothschild.⟶
Mayer Amschel Rothschild Receives Court Factor Title (1769)
BankingFinanceHoly Roman EmpireJewish HistoryEconomic HistoryWealth
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👑 Frederick the Great's Death and Succession

Frederick the Great dies without issue and is succeeded as King of Prussia by his nephew, Frederick William II.⟶
Frederick the Great's Death and Succession (1786)
MonarchySuccessionFrederick the GreatGerman HistoryDynasty
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🤝 Formation of the Zollverein

The German Customs Union is formed.⟶
Formation of the Zollverein (1834)
Economic IntegrationTradeFree TradeGerman ConfederationNation BuildingIndustrial Revolution
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✈️ Bayerische Flugzeugwerke Founded

March 7: Bayerische Flugzeugwerke, later to become BMW, is founded in Germany.⟶
Bayerische Flugzeugwerke Founded (1916)
Industrial RevolutionWorld War IAviationManufacturingAutomotive IndustryBusiness
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🚗 Volkswagen Founded by the German Labour Front

Volkswagen founded by the German Labour Front.⟶
Volkswagen Founded by the German Labour Front (1937)
Automotive IndustryIndustrializationNazi GermanyLabor UnionsEconomyVolkswagenWeimar Republic
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