Chancellor of Germany (Wilhelmine Era)

The Chancellor of Germany is the head of government of the German Empire. The term, dating back to the middle ages is derived from the Latin term ''cancellarius. ''The modern office of Chancellor evolved from the position created for Otto von Bismarck in the North German Confederation of 1867, this federation emerged into the German nation-state with the 1871 Unification of Germany. The role of chancellor has greatly expanded through the 20th century, corresponding to the weakened powers of the German Emperor.