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Frederick I, Grand Duke of Baden

1826–1907 · 19th century

Frederick I ruled Baden as regent from 1852 and as grand duke from 1856 until his death. Under him Baden became a liberal model state, with responsible ministers, religious toleration and civil equality for Jews. A son-in-law of Wilhelm I of Prussia, he supported German unification and at Versailles in 1871 led the first cheer for the new German emperor.

Frederick I, Grand Duke of Baden
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Grand Duchy of Baden

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