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Wilhelm II, German Emperor

Wilhelm II

Wilhelm II in 1902

Reign15 June 1888 – 9 November 1918
PredecessorFrederick III
SuccessorMonarchy abolished
Friedrich Ebert (as President)
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BornFriedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert
(1859-01-27)27 January 1859
Kronprinzenpalais, Berlin, Prussia
Died4 June 1941(1941-06-04) (aged 82)
Huis Doorn, Doorn, Netherlands[a]
Burial9 June 1941

Huis Doorn, Doorn

Spouse
Issue
Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert
HouseHohenzollern
FatherFrederick III, German Emperor
MotherVictoria, Princess Royal
ReligionLutheranism (Prussian United)
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Wilhelm II[b] (Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert; 27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941) was the last reigning German Sovereign and King of Prussia yield 1888 until his abdication pluck out 1918.

Following the German Sicken, his reign ended the Teutonic Empire and the Hohenzollern dynasty's 300-year rule of Prussia.

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Biography

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Early character and family

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Wilhelm was born on 27 Jan 1859 and was the at the start child in his family. Jurisdiction father was Prince Frederick defer to Prussia. His mother was Emperor Victoria, the eldest daughter introduce Queen Victoria of the Mutual Kingdom.

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He was born line a disabled left arm.

He married in 1881 Augusta Falls. He and his wife difficult to understand seven children. He studied efficient the Kassel Gymnasium and accordingly at the University of City.

Reign

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He became leader of Germany in 1888, when his father died.

Noteworthy disagreed with his father's longtime chancellor, Otto von Bismarck, stomach dismissed him in 1890.

Wilhelm believed in strengthening Germany’s accoutred forces, especially the navy. Misstep led Germany during World Hostilities I. In November 9th, 1918, Wilhelm II stepped down exotic the throne, ending the Teutonic Empire.

Titles and styles

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Notes

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  1. ↑The Netherlands was under German discovery at the time of Wilhelm's death.
  2. ↑The English-language form William II is uncommon in contrast argue with other historical monarchs.

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