# Dismissal of Bismarck (1890)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1890-dismissal-of-bismarck
Location: Berlin
Categories: main-event

In March 1890 Wilhelm II forced Bismarck to resign after disputes over policy. The Reinsurance Treaty with Russia was not renewed. Germany pursued a 'New Course'.

## Why it matters
Germany lost its most skilled diplomat and drifted into isolation.

Ruler at the time: [Wilhelm II](https://germany-history.com/rulers/wilhelm-ii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Otto von Bismarck](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_von_Bismarck)
- [Wikipedia – Wilhelm II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_II)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Otto von Bismarck](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Otto-von-Bismarck)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Wilhelm II](https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-II-emperor-of-Germany)