Adolf Freiherr von Pfretzschner (August 15, 1820 in Würzburg

Würzburg

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 - April 27, 1901 in Munich

Munich

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) was a Bavaria

Bavaria

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n politician.

Pfretzschner studied law in Munich and was subsequently employed at the administrations of Upper Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

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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 of Bavaria

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. In 1873, he was created a life-long member of the Imperial Council of the Bavarian Crown. In 1880, Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck

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enforced Pfretzschner's resignation.
Pfretzschner was seen as a modest liberal. The day following his resignation, he was elevated to barons' rank.