German Governments and Leaders (1815-1945)

Replacement to the Holy Roman Empire.
Confederation of many countries, all under one president.

Provisional government set up post-WWI. Uprooted by Hitler.

Hitler's reign over all of central and most of east Europe at his high point.

Presidents of the German Confederation
1815–1835: Francis I of Austria
1835–1848: Ferdinand I of Austria
1848–1866: Francis Joseph I of Austria