Heinrich von Treitschke

Heinrich Gotthard Freiherr von Treitschke (German: [ˈhaɪ̯n.ʁɪç fɔn ˈtʁaɪ̯.t͡ʃkə]; 15 September 1834 – 28 April 1896) was a German historian, political writer and National Liberal member of the Reichstag during the time of the German Empire. He was an extreme nationalist, who favored German colonialism and opposed the British Empire. He also opposed Catholics, Poles, Jews and socialists inside Germany.

Heinrich von Treitschke
Heinrich von Treitschke, c. 1895/96.
Born(1834-09-15)15 September 1834
Died28 April 1896(1896-04-28) (aged 61)
NationalityGerman
OccupationHistorian
Employer(s)Freiburg and Berlin Universities
SpouseEmma von Treitschke
ChildrenClara von Tungeln, and Maria von Treitschke
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