Friedrich Ebert

Friedrich Ebert was born to a tailor and his wife in Heidelberg, Baden, German Empire.

At the age of 14, Ebert begins his apprenticeship as a saddle-maker, which shapes his early work ethic and social outlook.

Ebert, now a skilled saddler, joins the SPD, a move that would define his political career and ideological stance.

Ebert relocates to Bremen to work as a saddler and becomes increasingly involved in local socialist politics.

Ebert begins editing the socialist newspaper 'Bremisches Volksblatt,' enhancing his reputation as a political writer and organizer.

Ebert is elected to the German Reichstag, representing Bremen, and quickly becomes a prominent figure in the SPD.

Ebert is elected as the deputy chairman of the SPD, further solidifying his position as a leading socialist politician.

Ebert marries Luise Gräfin von Lübeck, a union that provides him with personal and political support.

Despite his socialist roots, Ebert supports Germany's entry into World War I, believing it will unite the nation.

Ebert, along with other moderates, forms the USPD in response to the SPD's war policies, but later returns to the SPD.

Following the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Ebert is appointed Chancellor of Germany, marking the beginning of his leadership during the revolution.

Ebert, as part of the new German government, signs the Treaty of Versailles, ending World War I but facing criticism for its harsh terms.

Ebert is elected as the first President of the Weimar Republic, a position he holds until his death, guiding Germany through turbulent times.

Ebert leads Germany through the hyperinflation crisis, implementing measures to stabilize the economy and maintain social order.

Friedrich Ebert dies in Berlin, leaving behind a legacy as a key figure in the establishment of the Weimar Republic.