Julius Graf von Mirbach (27 June 1839, Sorquitten – 26 June 1921) was a

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politician, born in Sorquitten,

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. He studied law at University of Königsberg, Bonn, and Berlin and served as an officer in the

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, resigning in 1865. In 1874 he entered the Prussian House of Lords and in 1878-81 and 1886-98 was a member of the Reichstag and a prominent figure in the

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, taking a foremost part in economic and agrarian reforms, acting as leader of the ''Steuer-und Wirtschaftsreformer'' (1879 et seq.). He was created Count in 1888.

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1839 births 1921 deaths People from Mrągowo County Politicians from the Province of Prussia Counts in Germany German Protestants German Conservative Party politicians Members of the 4th Reichstag of the German Empire Members of the 7th Reichstag of the German Empire Members of the 8th Reichstag of the German Empire Members of the 9th Reichstag of the German Empire Members of the Prussian House of Lords Humboldt University of Berlin alumni University of Bonn alumni University of Königsberg alumni Prussian Army personnel {{Germany-politician-stub