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A German statesman and historical novelist; born at Konigsberg, Prussia, April 11, 1829. After holding office in Prussia, he entered the public service of Hanover (1859), and became councilor of State. He has resided since 1873 in Berlin. Among his works are: "For Sceptres and Crowns" (1872-76); "Heights and Depths" (1879-80); "Summit and Abyss" (1888); "Memoranda for Contemporary History" (1881-84); a short biography of the Emperor William I., entitled "Eighty-nine Years in Faith, Struggle, and Victory". Died 1903.