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Birth
This is when Ulrich Schlüter was born in Posen, Prussia. -
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Life of Ulrich Schlüter
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Death of Jacob and Annelie Schlüter
Ulrich Schlüter's parents die due to Typhiod fever. He is placed in an orphanage in Posen. -
Adoption
Ulrich Schlüter is adopted by an elderly gentleman named Steffen Kautz. Kautz teaches him how to read and write. -
Death of Steffen Kautz
Steffen Kautz dies due to his old age. Ulrich is once more left alone, and takes up with a Russian friend named Ivazov Maximovich. -
Ulrich leaves Posen
In order to escape the Franco-Prussian war, Ulrich flees the country and heads to Volhynia, where he has heard work opportunities exist. Ivasov gives him a letter to take to an uncle who lives in the area. -
Arrival in Volhynia
Ulrich arrives in Volhynia, where he takes the letter to Ivasov's uncle. He is then offered a large cash reward for carrying out espionage for the Russian government based on his ability to read and recommendation from Ivasov. -
Marriage to Emmeline
Ulrich marries Emmeline, daughter of a man that he is assigned to watch closely. Shortly afterward, she begins to suspect his affiliation with the Russian government. -
The Third Section is Disbanded
As the secret police is disbanded, Ulrich's career is put in jeopardy. He begins to reconsider his options. -
Immigration to North America
In the wake of the assassination of Russian Tsar Alexander II, Ulrich begins to fear for his life and the stability of his future. He decides to flee to North America. -
Arrival in Ellis Island
Ulrich arrives in North America. He and Emmeline journey to Chicago, where he begins work as in a factory, having been attracted by the political environment. -
Death
Ulrich dies at age 63 after being trampled by a horse.