Christian Raster
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Christian Raster was a statesman
in Anhalt-Dessau
and personal assistant to Leopold IV
, [Duke] of Anhalt-Dessau. He had a son, Hermann Raster
who was editor of Illinois Staats-Zeitung
.
Statesman
A statesman is usually a politician or other notable public figure who has had a long and respected career in politics or government at the national and international level. As a term of respect, it is usually left to supporters or commentators to use the term...
in Anhalt-Dessau
Anhalt-Dessau
Anhalt-Dessau was a principality and later a duchy located in Germany. It was created in 1396 following the partition of the Principality of Anhalt-Zerbst. The capital of the state was Dessau. Anhalt-Dessau experienced a number of partitions throughout its existence with Anhalt-Köthen being...
and personal assistant to Leopold IV
Leopold IV
Leopold IV may refer to:* Leopold IV, Duke of Anhalt* Leopold IV, Duke of Austria* Leopold IV, Duke of Bavaria* Leopold IV, Prince of Lippe...
, [Duke] of Anhalt-Dessau. He had a son, Hermann Raster
Hermann Raster
Hermann Raster was a German Forty-Eighter, best known for his job as chief editor for the Illinois Staats-Zeitung between 1867 and 1891....
who was editor of Illinois Staats-Zeitung
Illinois Staats-Zeitung
Illinois Staats-Zeitung was a German-language newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois. The newspaper was founded in April 1848 as a weekly, and became a daily in 1851. The newspaper had as its main ambition to maintain the use of the German language. Along with the Westliche Post and Anzeiger des...
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