German Empire
German nation-state in Central Europe from 1871 to 1918
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The German Empire was founded on January 1, 1871[1].
Key Facts
- Member of: Central Powers[3], Dual Alliance[4]
- Continent: Europe[5]
- Instance of: empire[6], sovereign state[7], historical country[8]
- Head of state: Wilhelm I[9], Frederick III, German Emperor[10], Wilhelm II[11]
- Capital: Berlin[12]
- Official language: German[13]
- Anthem: Heil dir im Siegerkranz[14]
- Basic form of government: constitutional monarchy[15]
- Flag: Black, white, and red[16]
- Legislative body: Reichstag[17]
- Coat of arms: coat of arms of the German Empire[18]
- Commons category: German Empire[19]
- Has part(s): German colonial empire[20]
- Inception: January 1, 1871[21]
- Dissolved, abolished or demolished date: November 9, 1918[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:German Empire[23]
- Commons gallery: German Empire[24]
- Topic's main Wikimedia portal: Portal:German Empire[25]
- Facet of: German Reich[26]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28], The American Cyclopædia[29]
- Replaces: North German Confederation[30]
- Replaced by: Weimar Republic[31]
- Motto text: Gott mit uns[32]
- Category for people born here: Category:People born in the German Empire[33]
- Category for people who died here: Category:Deceased in the German Empire[34]
Body
Identity
German Empire's short name is recorded as Германская империя[35].
Why It Matters
German Empire has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] It is known by 149 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]