Adolf Freiherr von Pfretzschner (August 15, 1820 – April 27, 1901) was a
Bavaria
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n politician.
Pfretzschner studied law in
Munich
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and was subsequently employed at the administrations of
Upper Bavaria
Upper Bavaria (german: Oberbayern, ; ) is one of the seven administrative districts of Bavaria, Germany.
Geography
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and Middle Franconia. In 1849, he joined the Bavarian ministry of Finance. In 1865, he was appointed Bavarian Minister of State for Commerce and Public Works, in 1866 in addition also for Finance. In 1872 followed his appointment for Minister of State of the Royal House and Foreign Affairs and President of the Council of Ministers by King
Ludwig II
Ludwig II (Ludwig Otto Friedrich Wilhelm; 25 August 1845 – 13 June 1886) was King of Bavaria from 1864 until his death in 1886. He is sometimes called the Swan King or ('the Fairy Tale King'). He also held the titles of Count Palatine of the ...
. In 1873, he was created a lifelong member of the Upper House of the Bavarian parliament. In 1880,
Bismarck enforced Pfretzschner's resignation as Pfretzschner was seen as a modest liberal. The day following his resignation, he was elevated to barons' rank.
See also
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History of Bavaria
The history of Bavaria stretches from its earliest settlement and its formation as a stem duchy in the 6th century through its inclusion in the Holy Roman Empire to its status as an independent kingdom and finally as a large '' Bundesland'' (sta ...
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List of Minister-Presidents of Bavaria
References
* Karl Pfretzschner: ''Pfretschner. Ahnen prominenter Bayern. VIII. Die Pfretzschner-Ahnen d. Bayer. Ministerratsvors. A. Frhr. v. Pfretzschner.'' In: ''Blätter des Bayerischen Landesvereins für Familienkunde.'' 52/1989, Laßleben, Kallmünz, pp 84–89, ISSN 0005-7118
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1820 births
1901 deaths
Barons of Germany
Ministers-President of Bavaria
Members of the Bavarian Reichsrat
Politicians from Würzburg
People from the Kingdom of Bavaria