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Wilhelm I
1797 – 1888
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryWilhelm I was King of Prussia from 1861 and German Emperor from 1871 until his death in 1888. A member of the House of Hohenzollern, he was the first head of state of a united Germany. He was regent of Prussia from 1858 to 1861 for his elder brother, King Frederick William IV. During the reign of his grandson Wilhelm II, he was known as Emperor Wilhelm the Great.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
March 22, 1797
Berlin
Date of death
March 9, 1888
Berlin
Citizenship
Kingdom of Prussia · German Empire
Occupations & fields
monarchpolitician
Awards & honours
Knight of the Order of the Golden FleeceOrder of the Black EagleOrder of the White EagleOrder of Saint Alexander NevskyOrder of St. AndrewOrder of St. George, 4th class
- Field and occupation
- pruský král a německý císař
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