Philipp, Prince of Eulenburg
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Philipp, Prince of Eulenburg and Hertefeld, Count of Sandels (12 February 1847 – 17 September 1921) was a diplomat of the German Empire who achieved considerable influence as close friend of Wilhelm II, German Emperor.
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Prince of Eulenburg and Hertefeld Count of Sandels | |
Full name | Philip Frederick Alexander |
Born | Philipp Friedrich Karl Alexander Botho Graf zu Eulenburg (1847-02-12)12 February 1847 Königsberg, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 17 September 1921(1921-09-17) (aged 74) Liebenberg, Löwenberger Land, Germany |
Spouse(s) | Augusta Sandels |
Father | Count Philipp Konrad zu Eulenburg |
Mother | Baroness Alexandrine of Rothkirch and Panthen |
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He was the central member of the Liebenberg Circle, a group of artistically minded aristocrats within the entourage of Wilhelm II. Eulenburg played an important role in the rise of Bernhard von Bülow, but fell from power in 1907 due to a scandal.