Attack on Otto von Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck, Prime Minister of Prussia from 1862-1890 is almost assassinated by Ferdinand Cohen-Blind, a democrat who hoped to prevent a war among the German states. Bismarck was shot at five times at close range but survived Cohen-Blind committed suicide while in custody

1866 Assassinated Bismarck Confront Confronted Murderer

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