Life
- 1859Born · Kronprinzenpalais
- 1888German Emperor
- 1888King of Prussia
- 1941Died · Huis Doorn
Their story
Wilhelm II, born in 1859 at the Kronprinzenpalais, served as the German Emperor and King of Prussia. His reign, which began in 1888, saw Germany's emergence as a significant industrial and military power. He navigated a complex geopolitical landscape, influencing European affairs through a period of rapid change. Following the conclusion of the First World War, Wilhelm II abdicated his titles in 1918. He spent his remaining years in exile in the Netherlands, residing at Huis Doorn until his death in 1941.
Family
Parents: Frederick III Hohenzollern
Partner: Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz Hohenzollern
Children: Princess Viktoria Luise of Prussia Hohenzollern, Prince Adalbert of Prussia Hohenzollern, Wilhelm Hohenzollern, Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia Hohenzollern, Prince Joachim of Prussia Hohenzollern, Prince Oskar of Prussia Hohenzollern, Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia Hohenzollern
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