Adolph von Pfretzschner

Adolf Freiherr von Pfretzschner (August 15, 1820 in Würzburg - April 27, 1901 in Munich) was a Bavarian politician.

Pfretzschner studied law in Munich and was subsequently employed at the administrations of Upper Bavaria and Middle Franconia. In 1849, he joined the Bavarian ministry of Finance. In 1865, he was appointed Bavarian Minister of State for Commerce and Public Works, in 1866 in addition also for Finance. In 1872 followed his appointment for Minister of State of the Royal House and Foreign Affairs and President of the Minister's Council by King Ludwig II.. In 1873, he was created a life-long member of the Imperial Council of the Bavarian Crown. In 1880, Bismarck enforced Pfretzschner's resignation.Pfretzschner was seen as a modest liberal. The day following his resignation, he was elevated to barons' rank.

See also

* History of Bavaria
* List of Minister-Presidents of Bavaria

References

* Karl Pfretzschner: "Pfretschner. Ahnen prominenter Bayern. VIII. Die Pfretzschner-Ahnen d. Bayer. Ministerratsvors. A. Frhr. v. Pfretzschner." In: "Blätter des Bayerischen Landesvereins für Familienkunde." 52/1989, Laßleben, Kallmünz, pp 84-89, ISSN 0005-7118