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1. www.britannica.com › biography › William-II-emperorWilliam II | German Emperor & Prussian King | Britannica

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   3 days ago · William II (born January 27, 1859, Potsdam, near Berlin [Germany]—died June 4, 1941, Doorn, Netherlands) was the German emperor (kaiser) and king of Prussia from 1888 to the end of World War I in 1918, known for his frequently militaristic manner as well as for his vacillating policies.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › German_EmpireGerman Empire - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The rising militarism under Wilhelm II caused many Germans to emigrate to the U.S. and the British colonies to escape mandatory military service. During World War I, the Kaiser increasingly devolved his powers to the leaders of the German High Command, particularly future President of Germany , Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg and ...

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   5 days ago · No views 1 minute ago. Join us as we delve into the gripping tale of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Emperor of Germany whose actions shaped the course of World War I. From the assassination of Archduke...

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   3 days ago · On 9 November 1918, a republic was proclaimed, and the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II was announced, marking the end of Imperial Germany and the beginning of the Weimar Republic. The armistice that ended the fighting was signed on 11 November.

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   2 days ago · Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire 1871-1918. Cheltenham, The History Press, 2021, ISBN: 9780750996228; 253pp.; Price: £14.99. The publicity surrounding the German empire has not been good lately, to put it mildly.

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   How did Wilhelm II affect Germany?

   • Wilhelm became internationally notorious for his aggressive stance on foreign policy and his strategic blunders (such as the Tangier Crisis ), which pushed the German Empire into growing political isolation and eventually helped to cause World War I . Under Wilhelm II, Germany no longer had long-ruling strong chancellors like Bismarck.

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   What was William II known for?

   • William II was the German emperor (kaiser) and king of Prussia from 1888 to the end of World War I in 1918, known for his frequently militaristic manner as well as for his vacillating policies. William was the eldest child of Crown Prince Frederick (later Emperor Frederick III) and of Victoria, the

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   Did Wilhelm II commit a fatal error?

   • Wilhelm II, under pressure from his new advisors after Bismarck left, committed a fatal error when he decided to allow the "Reinsurance Treaty" that Bismarck had negotiated with Tsarist Russia to lapse. It allowed Russia to make a new alliance with France.

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   When did Wilhelm I Die?

   • On 9 March 1888, Wilhelm I died shortly before his 91st birthday, leaving his son Frederick III as the new emperor. Frederick was a liberal and an admirer of the British constitution, while his links to Britain strengthened further with his marriage to Princess Victoria, eldest child of Queen Victoria.

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9. papersowl.com › examples › the-complex-legacy-ofThe Complex Legacy of Kaiser Wilhelm II in World War i

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   2 days ago · Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany remains one of the most enigmatic figures of the twentieth century, his reign coinciding with one of the most tumultuous periods in human history. As the leader of Germany during World War I, his decisions and demeanor played a significant role in shaping the conflict and its aftermath.

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    3 days ago · On the contrary, the Chief of the Great General Staff possessed considerable influence over Kaiser Wilhelm II and was also able to impress his views strongly upon several leading civilian politicians in Germany's so-called 'responsible government', such as Imperial Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg and State Secretary at the Foreign Office Gottlieb von Jagow.