Geheimrat was the title of the highest officials of a German royal or principal court. It has its roots in 17th century Europe when governmental administration was established. The English language equivalent is Privy Councillor. (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... World map showing Europe Europe is conventionally considered one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiogeographic one. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... This article concerns the British Sovereigns Privy Council. ...

The title disappeared after the destruction of the German Empire in 1918, when the various royal courts in Germany were replaced by the Weimar Republic. Flag of the German Empire, 1871–1919: black-white-red Coat of arms The term German Empire commonly refers to Germany, from its foundation as a unified nation-state on January 18, 1871, until the abdication of Emperor Wilhelm II on November 9, 1918. ... 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... Flag of Weimar Republic, 1919–1933 This article outlines political events from 1918 until the collapse of the Republic in 1933. ...

Persons with the title of Geheimrat

• Günther Heinrich von Berg
• Benedikt Carpzov
• Theodor Curtius
• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
• Otto Adolf Ludwig Intze - Pioneer of dam construction.
• Julius Kühn
• Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716)
• Raimund von Montecuccoli
• Heinrich Johann Friedrich Ostermann
• Andreas von Rauchbar
• Nicolaus Remy
• Friedrich Julius Heinrich von Soden

The title is still used in Germany, eg in Bavaria Geheimrat Professor Dr. Julius Wilhelm Theodor Curtius was professor of Chemistry on Heidelberg University and others. ... Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. ... Gottfried Leibniz Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz (July 1, 1646 in Leipzig - November 14, 1716 in Hannover) was a German philosopher, scientist, mathematician, diplomat, librarian, and lawyer of Sorb descent. ... // Events The Westminster Confession of Faith Ongoing events Wars of the Three Kingdoms, including the English Civil War (1642-1649) Births February 4 - Hans Erasmus Aßmann, Freiherr von Abschatz, German statesman and poet (d. ... // Events August 5 - In the Battle of Peterwardein 40. ... Andrey Ivanovich Ostermann (1686-1747) Count Andrei Ivanovich Osterman (June 9, 1686 - May 31, 1747) was a German-born Russian statesman who came to prominence under Tsar Peter I of Russia (Peter the Great) and served until the accession of the Tsesarevna Elizabeth. ...