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Wilhelm II Hohenzollern

1859 – 1941

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Wilhelm II 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.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
January 27, 1859
Kronprinzenpalais
Date of death
June 4, 1941
Huis Doorn
Citizenship

Kingdom of Prussia · German Empire · Germany

Occupations & fields
monarchpainterart collectorauthorruler
Awards & honours
Pour le MériteKnight of the Order of the Golden FleeceGrand Cross of the Military Order of Maria TheresaOrder of the Black EagleKnight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Field and occupation
německý císař a pruský král
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