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Wilhelm II

Also known as Frederick William Victor Albert of Prussia, Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albrecht von Preußen, Friedrich Wilhelm Emperor William II, Wilhelm II, German Emperor, German Emperor Wilhelm II, Wilhelm II., William II, Wilhelm II of Germany

as King of Prussia last German Emperor from 1888 to 1918 (1859–1941)

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Wilhelm II was a male member of the House of Hohenzollern, born in 1859 at the Kronprinzenpalais. He served as German Emperor and King of Prussia. His parents were Frederick III, German Emperor, and Victoria, Princess Royal. He held citizenship in the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire, and Germany. He was educated at the University of Bonn and worked in Berlin.

He was married to Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein and Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz. Their children included Wilhelm, German Crown Prince, Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia, Prince Adalbert of Prussia, and Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia. Wilhelm II was a monarch, painter, art collector, and author. His works include The Kaiser's Memoirs. He received the Pour le Mérite, Order of the Black Eagle, Order of St. Andrew, and Royal Victorian Chain.

He died in 1941 at Huis Doorn, where he was also buried. He was affiliated with the Prussian Union of Churches. He is listed as an instance of a human. His given names were Wilhelm, Friedrich, Victor, and Albert.

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The Kaiser's Memoirs

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Berlin, Germany

Wilhelm II from the House of Hohenzollern, was the last German emperor and king of Prussia from 1888 to 1918.

Known for

Atatürk, Father of Modern Turkey — Self (archive footage)2023
The Cultural History of Museums — Self (archive footage)2022
Leonardo da Vinci and the Bust of Flora — Self (archive footage)2020
From Atatürk to Erdoğan: Building a Nation — Self (archive footage)2019
Apocalypse: The Battle of Verdun — Self (archive footage)2016
Winston Churchill: A Giant in the Century — Self (archive footage)2014
Doomsday: World War I — Self (archive footage)2012
Wilhelm II. - Die letzten Tage des deutschen Kaiserreichs — Self (archive footage)2007
Hitler's Favourite Royal — Self (archive footage)2007
Majestät brauchen Sonne — Self (archive footage)1999

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Albert
Gender: male
Citizenship: Germany
Place of birth: Kronprinzenpalais
Place of death: Huis Doorn
Spouse: Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz
Child: Princess Viktoria Luise of Prussia
Father: Frederick III, German Emperor
Mother: Victoria, Princess Royal
Sibling: Princess Margaret of Prussia
Occupation: ruler
Position held: King of Prussia
Languages spoken: English language
Religion: Prussian Union of Churches
Award: Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
Family: House of Hohenzollern
Noble title: King of Prussia
Academic degree: Doctor of Juridical Science
Student of: Carl Saltzmann
Anthem: Heil dir im Siegerkranz
Conflict: World War I
Military rank: general field marshal
Image: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany.jpg

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Work location: Berlin
Residence: Huis Doorn
Commons category: Wilhelm II of Germany
date of birth: 1859-01-27
date of death: 1941-06-04
topic's main category: Category:Wilhelm II
place of burial: Huis Doorn
described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
nominated for: Nobel Peace Prize
name in native language: Wilhelm II
cause of death: cardiovascular disease
Commons gallery: Wilhelm II., Deutscher Kaiser
manner of death: natural causes
P6482: Wilhelm II
writing language: German
P8081: Finnmark
godparent: Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria
facial hair: handlebar moustache
P8168: Bogey
member of: Corps Borussia Bonn
has works in the collection: National Museum of Archeology, History and Art
P12749: Shagrath
birth name: Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Preußen

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Encyclopedic overview

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Wilhelm II (Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert; 27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941) was the last German Emperor from 1888 until his abdication in 1918. His fall from power marked the end of the German Empire as well as the Hohenzollern dynasty's 400-year rule over Prussia.

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