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William II

William II, 1859–1941, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia (1888–1918), son and successor of Frederick III and grandson of William I of Germany and of Queen Victoria of England.

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William II, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia: Indiscretions - Indiscretions The emperor was fond of travel, but his state visits frequently engendered ill ...
William II, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia: Bibliography - Bibliography See his memoirs (tr. 1922); My Early Life (tr. 1926); J. von Kürenberg, The ...
William II, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia: Early Life - Early Life William was early alienated from his liberal-minded parents by his belief in the divine ...
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William II, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia: Decline and Abdication - Decline and Abdication After the outbreak of World War I William's power declined. From 1917 ...

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