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Luther, Napoleon and the Kaiser – German History for Genealogists

Ursula C. Krause
Oct 16, 2024
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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German History
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Luther and Reformation
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The 30 Years' War
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The French in Germany
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The Winds of Change
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The German Reich
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Questions / answers
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About this webinar

Why is what happened in Augsburg on September 25, 1555 one of the most important historical events in German history and of utmost importance to researchers? And why do we need to know about the French emperor Napoleon? Why does it make such a big difference if a birth took place in 1874 or 1876? Find out in this presentation why knowing the most important events in German history can be helpful for your research.

About the speaker

About the speaker

Ursula C. Krause
Ursula C. Krause is a German genealogist with a law degree. She began her professional genealogy career in 2009. Starting with her own company Rootseekers – Genealogical Research and More, and then serving as a senior genealogist with AncestryProG
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  1. SA
    Sandie Axelsen
    2 months ago

    So fascinating!!! I can’t wait to share this too with other family members!

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    Stephan Hays
    3 months ago

    Vielen Dank für das ausführliche Gespräch. Das wird eine große Hilfe sein, mehr Informationen über meine Vorfahren in Sachsen und der Region Stralsund zu erhalten.

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    Gayle Garrity
    3 months ago

    Well organized huge presentation – easy to follow along. Wonderful to learn the many reasons over time for emigrations from ‘Germany’. And the possible places to look for records driven by governing and social changes. Many thanks Ursula!

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      Joseph Plomin
      2 months ago

      Great

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    John Eroh
    3 months ago

    I spent 6 years over 3 tours of duty in Germany during the 60s to 80s. I learned what I could about each place I was stationed. In about an hour, Ursula fit it all together to make more sense. She covered what others usually overlook. Thank you for an enjoyable and informative time.

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    Mary Ann Millman
    3 months ago

    The historical perspective and religion controlled areas may be very helpful in explaining the timing of some of my German family immigration to the USA and where I should look for records. Thank you very much.

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    John Maxey
    3 months ago

    great presentation, covering a wide area of interest

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  7. LB
    Laurie Bell
    3 months ago

    Excellent presentation! Relevant historical information, presented in a highly palatable way!

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  8. DM
    Dee Mathews
    3 months ago

    Excellent webinar. Ursula did a wonderful job and I will definitely want to watch this again.

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