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    2 days ago · Wilhelm II [b] (Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert; 27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941) was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia from 1888 until his abdication in 1918, which marked the end of the German Empire as well as the Hohenzollern dynasty's 300-year rule of Prussia.

  2. 3 days ago · In May 1940, Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, the son of Crown Prince William, nominated by Wilhelm as the fourth Kaiser, took part in the invasion of France. He was wounded during the fighting in Valenciennes and died on 26 May 1940.

  3. 3 days ago · The head of the house is the titular King of Prussia and German Emperor. He also bears a historical claim to the title of Prince of Orange. Members of this line style themselves princes of Prussia.

  4. 22 hours ago · ABSTRACT. This article examines how effigies were used in Britain after the signing of the Armistice in November 1918. Effigies of Kaiser Wilhelm, the Crown Prince and members of the German High Command were paraded through the streets of villages, towns and cities as part of celebrations for the cessation of hostilities.

  5. Oct 15, 2024 · Quick Facts. Also called (until 1888): Crown Prince Frederick William. German: Kronprinz Friedrich Wilhelm. In full: Friedrich Wilhelm Nikolaus Karl. Born: Oct. 18, 1831, Potsdam, Prussia. Died: June 15, 1888, Potsdam (aged 56) Title / Office: emperor (1888-1888), Germany. king (1888-1888), Prussia. House / Dynasty: Hohenzollern dynasty.

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  6. 3 days ago · Henry’s son Frederick II entered Germany in 1212 to advance his claim to Otto IV’s throne and secured the crown in 1215. Despite promises to divide his inheritance, he kept the kingdom of Sicily and the empire together, and thus he also became locked in the inevitable life-and-death struggle with the papacy.

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  8. Oct 13, 2024 · 1888 Jun 15 - 1918 Nov 9. Wilhelminian Era. Germany. Wilhelm II, German Emperor © T. H. Voigt. Wilhelm II was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, reigning from 15 June 1888 until his abdication on 9 November 1918.

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