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German chancellor · 1815–1898

Otto von Bismarck

Unified Germany through 'blood and iron', and created the first state pensions and health insurance to win workers away from socialism.

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Where Otto von Bismarck stands

Our estimate from their writing and record. Axes they took no clear view on are left out.

Structure
Federal35%65%Unitary

Unitary

Representation
Democratic20%80%Autocratic

Oligarchy

Power
Security85%15%Freedom

Authoritarian

Diplomacy
Internationalist10%90%Nationalist

Nationalist

Military
Militarist80%20%Pacifist

Militarist

Trade
Protectionist15%85%Globalist

Globalist

Economy
Equality60%40%Markets

Mixed Economic

Control
Planned60%40%Laissez-Faire

Balanced

Religion
Secular45%55%Religious

Moderate

Culture
Progressive15%85%Traditional

Traditionalist

Immigration
Assimilationist90%10%Multiculturalist

Monoculturalist

Technology
Technology70%30%Bioconservative

Technological

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