Pick one historical figure who played an important role in the history or politics of contemporary German-speaking countries
Pick one historical figure who played an important role in the history or politics of contemporary German-speaking countries or any states or empires that existed on the territory of contemporary German-speaking countries. Give a little background on the personal life of the historical figure, but mostly discuss what historic influence he/she had on his/her country, Europe as a whole, or the world. What was the large-scale impact of this historical figure, and why you think it is important for your classmates to know about this person?