Radical Faction

The Radical Faction was founded in 1835 to fight for more radical reform of the Prussian Constitution. For most of its lifespan, it was led by Lutz von Sommer. However during von Sommer's exile in Bavaria starting from 1835, Alexander Hartmann assumed de facto leadership over the faction until von Sommer's return from exile in 1844. In 1848, the Radical Faction was absorbed into the Deutsche Fortschrittpartei.

Notable members

 * Alexander Hartmann (1835-1845)
 * Benedict Eichwald (1845-1848)
 * Friedrich Jarling (1835-1840)
 * Gustav Schwartzmann (1845-1848)
 * Lutz von Sommer (1835-1848)
 * Walter Noske (1845-1848)