German politician (1856–1921)
He was imperial chancellor when Germany entered World War I, holding the office through the first three years of the war until military leaders forced him out in 1917. His name is tied to the cascade of decisions in August 1914 — the blank check to Austria-Hungary, the calculated delay of German mobilization, the invasion of Belgium he called an injustice ev
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg rose quickly through Prussian administrative posts between 1884 and 1899, serving briefly in the Reichstag in 1890 — an experience that left him skeptical of party politics for life. Emperor Wilhelm II appointed him chancellor in 1909, drawn to his conciliatory style, and Bethmann-Hollweg spent eight years as a cautious reformer who believed parliamentary monarchy suited Germany best. When war came he assured Austria-Hungary of Germany's full backing and supported its aggressive demands against Serbia, held German mobilization until after Russia's to avoid appeari…
Sourced, dated quotes from Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg
As long as Russia does not commit a hostile act, I believe that our stand, directed towards localization, must remain peaceful, too.
Should they be confirmed, we would be forced to take countermeasures against our will. Even today we try to localize the conflict and keep peace in Europe.
We must maintain Austria proper. Were Russia to unleash the South Slavs, we would be lost. ...
Should war break out, it will result from Russian mobilization ab irato, before possible negotiations.
It is improbable that England will immediately enter the fray.
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