1812. After the Battle of Leipzig in 1813, Stein became head of the council for the administration of the reconquered German countries.

Early life

Stein was the ninth child of Karl Philipp Freiherr vom Stein, and Henriette Karoline Langwerth von Simmern. Stein is the descendant of an ancient imperial family. Like many of his generation, he greatly admired Frederick the Great.

In his old age, Stein would express his gratitude to his

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