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Heinrich Friedrich Karl Reichsfreiherr vom und zum Stein (25 October 1757 – 29 June 1831) commonly known as Baron vom Stein was a Prussian statesman who introduced the Prussian reforms that paved the way for the unification of Germany. He promoted the abolition of serfdom with indemnification to territorial lords; subjection of the nobles to manorial imposts; and the establishment of a modern municipal system.Stein was from an old Franconian family.