Frederick III, German Emperor

as King of Prussia German Emperor (1831–1888)
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Frederick III, German Emperor
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Frederick III, German Emperor

Summary

Frederick III, German Emperor is a human[1]. He was born in New Palace[2]. He was born on October 18, 1831[3]. He died in New Palace[4]. He died on June 15, 1888[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,985 views/month, #4,662 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in New Palace[2], Frederick III, German Emperor…
  • Frederick III, German Emperor passed away in New Palace[4].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor was born on October 18, 1831[3].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor died on June 15, 1888[5].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor is buried at Church of Peace[8].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor's father was Wilhelm I[9].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor's mother was Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[10].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor was married to Victoria, Princess Royal[11].
  • A child of Frederick III, German Emperor was Wilhelm II[12].
  • A child of Frederick III, German Emperor was Princess Charlotte of Prussia[13].
  • A child of Frederick III, German Emperor was Prince Henry of Prussia[14].
  • A child of Frederick III, German Emperor was Prince Sigismund of Prussia[15].
  • A child of Frederick III, German Emperor was Princess Viktoria of Prussia[16].
  • A child of Frederick III, German Emperor was Prince Waldemar of Prussia[17].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[18].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor held citizenship in German Empire[19].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor's professions included politician[6].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor held the position of German Emperor[20].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor held the position of King of Prussia[21].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor was educated at University of Bonn[22].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor received the Pour le Mérite[23].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor received the Order of the Black Eagle[25].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor received the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26].
  • Frederick III, German Emperor received the Order of St. Andrew[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederick III, German Emperor was born in New Palace[2]. He was born on October 18, 1831[3]. His father was Wilhelm I[9]. His mother was Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[10].

Education

Frederick III, German Emperor was educated at University of Bonn[22].

Career and Affiliations

Frederick III, German Emperor's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include German Emperor[20], a hereditary position[28], in German Reich[29], founded in 1871[30] and King of Prussia[21], a hereditary position[31], founded in 1701[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[23], a courage award[33], in Prussia[34], founded in 1740[35]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24], a grade of an order[36]; Order of the Black Eagle[25]; Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26]; Order of St. Andrew[27]; and Order of St. George, 4th class[37].

Personal Life

Frederick III, German Emperor was married to Victoria, Princess Royal[11]. Children include Wilhelm II[12], a monarch[38], 1859–1941[39], of Kingdom of Prussia[40], awarded the Pour le Mérite[41]; Princess Charlotte of Prussia[13], an aristocrat[42], 1860–1919[43], of Kingdom of Prussia[44], awarded the Order of Louise[45]; Prince Henry of Prussia[14], a military personnel[46], 1862–1929[47], of Germany[48], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[49]; Prince Sigismund of Prussia[15], an aristocrat[50], 1864–1866[51], of Kingdom of Prussia[52]; Princess Viktoria of Prussia[16], a politician[53], 1866–1929[54], of Germany[55]; and Prince Waldemar of Prussia[17], 1868–1879[56], of Kingdom of Prussia[57]. Religious affiliations include Prussian Union of Churches[58], a Landeskirche[59], in German Reich[60], founded in 1817[61], headquartered in Berlin[62] and Reformed Christianity[63], a Christian denominational family[64], founded in 1519[65].

Death and Burial

Frederick III, German Emperor died on June 15, 1888[5]. He died in New Palace[4]. The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[66]. He is buried at Church of Peace[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frederick III, German Emperor include Year of the Three Emperors[67], a year[68]; Schlosshotel Kronberg[69], a château[70], in Germany[71], founded in 1894[72]; SMS Kaiser Friedrich III[73], a pre-dreadnought battleship[74]; and Kaiser-Friedrich-Research Award[75], a science award[76], in Germany[77].

Why It Matters

Frederick III, German Emperor ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,985 views/month, #4,662 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

Entities named for him include Year of the Three Emperors[67], a year[68]; Schlosshotel Kronberg[69], a château[70], in Germany[71], founded in 1894[72]; SMS Kaiser Friedrich III[73], a pre-dreadnought battleship[74]; and Kaiser-Friedrich-Research Award[75], a science award[76], in Germany[77].

FAQs

Where was Frederick III, German Emperor born?

Frederick III, German Emperor's place of birth was New Palace[2].

Where did Frederick III, German Emperor die?

Frederick III, German Emperor passed away in New Palace[4].

Who were Frederick III, German Emperor's parents?

Frederick III, German Emperor's father was Wilhelm I[9]. Frederick III, German Emperor's mother was Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[10].

Who was Frederick III, German Emperor married to?

Frederick III, German Emperor's spouses include Victoria, Princess Royal[11].

What did Frederick III, German Emperor do for work?

Frederick III, German Emperor worked as politician[6].

Where did Frederick III, German Emperor go to school?

Frederick III, German Emperor was educated at University of Bonn[22].

What awards did Frederick III, German Emperor receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[23], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24], Order of the Black Eagle[25], and Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26].

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