The hidden history of Karl Samwer: a spirit of unity!

The hidden history of Karl Samwer: a spirit of unity!

Gotha, Deutschland - On July 3, 2025, Gotha was a place full of historical reviews and solemn occasions. Here, a new book is presented in the middle of the preparations for the great anniversary on the occasion of the 1250th anniversary of the city, which is based on fascinating, previously unknown sources. Author Adolf Haasen illuminates the role of Karl Friedrich Lucian Samwer, a dazzling figure in German history in the 19th century, which was funded by Duke Ernst II of Saxony-Coburg and Gotha in crucial times, as Gotha Aktuell reported.

The 19th century was a heyday for Gotha, characterized by technical progress and education. Duke Ernst II ruled from 1844 to 1893 and is considered a liberal prince who contributed significantly to the development of Gotha's constitution, in which he included many of the fundamental rights required by the Frankfurt National Assembly. During his rule, he also actively campaigned for the German-national movement to the unity of Germany under Prussian leadership.

The rise of Karl Friedrich Lucian Samwer

Karl Friedrich Lucian Samwer, born March 16, 1819 in Eckernförde, quickly acquired a reputation as an outstanding lawyer and constitutional teacher. His career led him from the cathedral school in Schleswig to studying in Kiel and Berlin to his significant position as a librarian and diplomatic consultant for Ernst II Samwer, a confidante of the Duke, was significantly involved in conveying between the major European powers in favor of Prussia. He was also active during the 1848 revolution and, according to historian Prof. Winfried Baumgart, was one of the outstanding personalities of his time. The new book by Haasen often deals with overlooked historical role, what wikipedia also treated in detail.

Although Samwer was looking for a close relationship with Prussia, he was hindered by the antipathy between him and Otto von Bismarck. The state chancellor blocked Samwers' recommendations to found the Reich and thus caused a significant loss of influence. Nevertheless, Samwer was deeply involved in the political processes of time and, among other things, gave detailed explanations on the design of political conditions in the future German Empire. The highlight of his creative period was his appointment in September 1870 by the crown prince from Prussia to Versailles, which again underlines his position in German history.

Ernst II and his inheritance

Herzog Ernst II. Not only was a supporter of Samwer, but also played a crucial role in the development of the German national consciousness. As a liberal ruler, he actively campaigned for reforms in the German Confederation and was on his side in the German War of 1866. Under his influence, Gotha and Saxony-Coburg received some of the political and cultural structures that are still known today. His rule was not only political, but also culturally active, since he himself was musically talented and, as it were, was considered a friend of artists and writers, which earned him additional reputation, as wikipedia

The reading and book presentation in Gotha is eagerly awaited because it not only grants a look at history, but also shows how this past has an impact on the present. The revelations about Samwer and his relationship with Ernst II.