Wilhelm II
As King of Prussia last German Emperor from 1888 to 1918 (1859–1941).
The record
Wilhelm II was an as King of Prussia last German Emperor from 1888 to 1918. Born on 27 January 1859 in Kronprinzenpalais, II died on 4 June 1941 in Huis Doorn at the age of 82.
Positions held include German Emperor (1888–1918) and King of Prussia (1888–1918). II studied at University of Bonn and Friedrichsgymnasium Kassel. Honours include Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion, Knight of the Order of the Elephant and Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 130 languages, Wilhelm II is No. 545 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 27 January 1859, Kronprinzenpalais
- Died
- 4 June 1941, Huis Doorn (aged 82)
- Country
- Kingdom of Prussia
- Known as
- Monarch, painter, art collector
- Field
- Royalty
- Education
- University of Bonn, Friedrichsgymnasium Kassel
- Languages
- German, English
- Children
- 7
- Wikipedia editions
- 130
Did you know
Was 29 when first german Emperor (1888).
Lived to 82.
Shares a birthday with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Dmitri Mendeleev.
Two people in the Index born in Kronprinzenpalais, with Wilhelm I.
Has a Wikipedia article in 130 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1888–1918German Emperor
- 1888–1918King of Prussia
Connections
- FatherFrederick III, German Emperor
- MotherVictoria, Princess Royal
- SpouseAugusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein
- SpousePrincess Hermine Reuss of Greiz
- SiblingPrince Waldemar of Prussia
- SiblingPrince Henry of Prussia
- SiblingSophia of Prussia
- SiblingPrincess Charlotte of Prussia
- SiblingPrincess Viktoria of Prussia
- SiblingPrincess Margaret of Prussia
- SiblingPrince Sigismund of Prussia
- ChildWilhelm, German Crown Prince
10 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion1876
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant1879
- Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold1884
- Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William1889
- Royal Victorian Chain1902
- Knight of the Garter1904
- Grashof Commemorative Medal1906
- Golden Citizen's Medal of the City of Munich1909
- Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (1914)1916
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty1918
- Pour le Mérite
- Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
- Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa
- Order of the Black Eagle
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
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