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Hardenburg

British  
/ ˈhɑːdənˌbɜːɡ /

noun

  1. Fürst Karl ( August ) von. 1750–1822, Prussian statesman: foreign minister (1804–06): prime minister (1807; 1810–22). His reforms enabled Prussia to break away from Napoleonic control in 1813

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Included in the book is a summary of Sir Roger Casement's report on the atrocities which Mr. Hardenburg brought to light.

From A Short History of English Liberalism by Blease, Walter Lyon

There was Baron von Kielmansegg, who was Master of the Horse; Count von Platen, son of the late Prime Minister of Hanover; and Baron von Hardenburg, Marshal of the Court.

From Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) by Melville, Lewis

There were the King’s brothers, the ambitious Hardenburg, the King’s cousin, Ferdinand, the gifted Rahel Levin—and many others.

From Blood and Iron Origin of German Empire As Revealed by Character of Its Founder, Bismarck by Greusel, John Hubert

And I don't believe a word that Hardenburg says, or Haugwitz either.

From War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo, graf

But all the reply he heard was: "Ephraim Hardenburg has been elected chairman of the executive committee of the Great Coal Tar Company, to succeed James H.——"

From Marjorie at Seacote by Wells, Carolyn

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