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Matthias Erzberger

Born on September 20, 1875

Matthias Erzberger, German publicist and politician (d. 1921)

Matthias Erzberger (20 September 1875 – 26 August 1921) was a German publicist and politician (Centre Party), the minister of Finance from 1919 to 1920.

Prominent in the Catholic Centre Party, he spoke out against World War I from 1917 and as authorized representative of the Reich government signed the armistice between Germany and the Allied Powers. He was assassinated in 1921 by the right-wing terrorist group Organisation Consul.

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25 Feb

Empress Dowager Cixi
Guangxu Emperor of Qing dynasty China begins his reign, under Empress Dowager Cixi's regency.
3 Mar

Opéra-Comique
Georges Bizet's opera Carmen receives its première at the Opéra-Comique in Paris.
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John McCloskey
Archbishop of New York John McCloskey is named the first cardinal in the United States.

Births on September 20

Matthias Erzberger

Born on September 20, 1875

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