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Wilhelm II
About
as King of Prussia last German Emperor from 1888 to 1918 (1859–1941)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Wilhelm II
- Born
- 1859-01-27
- Died
- 1941-06-04
- Occupation
- monarch / painter / art collector / author / ruler
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia / German Empire / Germany
- Birthplace
- Kronprinzenpalais
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseAugusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein1881-02-27 — 1921
- SpousePrincess Hermine Reuss of Greiz1922-11-05 — 1941
Family
- FatherFrederick III, German Emperor
- MotherVictoria, Princess Royal
- SiblingPrince Waldemar of Prussia
- SiblingPrince Henry of Prussia
- SiblingSophia of Prussia
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
47 received · 2 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-06-21 | Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty | Received |
| 1917 | Nobel Peace Prize | Nominated |
| 1916-12-11 | Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (1914) | Received |
| 1911 | Nobel Peace Prize | Nominated |
| 1909 | Golden Citizen's Medal of the City of Munich | Received |
Education
- University of Bonn
- Friedrichsgymnasium Kassel
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- German
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q2677 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
Facts retrieved .