Wilhelm, German Crown Prince

Prussian Crown Prince (1882-1951)
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Wilhelm, German Crown Prince
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Wilhelm, German Crown Prince

Summary

Wilhelm, German Crown Prince is a human[1]. Born in Marmorpalais[2], he… he was born on May 6, 1882[3]. He died in Hechingen[4]. He died on July 20, 1951[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], and crown prince[8]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,529 views/month, #5,553 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's place of birth was Marmorpalais[2].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's place of birth was Potsdam[10].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince passed away in Hechingen[4].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince was born on May 6, 1882[3].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince died on July 20, 1951[5].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince is buried at Hohenzollern Castle[11].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's father was Wilhelm II[12].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's mother was Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein[13].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince was married to Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[14].
  • A child of Wilhelm, German Crown Prince was Prince Wilhelm of Prussia[15].
  • A child of Wilhelm, German Crown Prince was Prince Hubertus of Prussia[16].
  • A child of Wilhelm, German Crown Prince was Prince Frederick of Prussia[17].
  • A child of Wilhelm, German Crown Prince was Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia[18].
  • A child of Wilhelm, German Crown Prince was Princess Alexandrine of Prussia[19].
  • A child of Wilhelm, German Crown Prince was Princess Cecilie Viktoria of Prussia[20].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince held citizenship in Germany[21].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince held citizenship in Prussia[22].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince worked as a military officer[6].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's professions included politician[7].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's professions included crown prince[8].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's field of work was World War I[23].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's field of work was military affairs[24].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince was educated at University of Bonn[25].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince received the Pour le Mérite[26].
  • Wilhelm, German Crown Prince received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Marmorpalais[2], a museum[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1787[30] and Potsdam[10], a college town[31], in Germany[32]. Wilhelm, German Crown Prince was born on May 6, 1882[3]. His father was Wilhelm II[12]. His mother was Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein[13].

Education

Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's education included a stint at University of Bonn[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], and crown prince[8]. Fields of work include World War I[23], a world war[33] and military affairs[24], a concept[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[26], a courage award[35], in Prussia[36], founded in 1740[37]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27], a grade of an order[38]; Order of Glory[39], an order[40], in Ottoman Empire[41], founded in 1831[42]; Order of the Redeemer[43], an order[44], in Greece[45], founded in 1833[46]; Order of Saint Stanislaus[47], an order[48], in Russian Empire[49], founded in 1831[50]; and Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[51].

Personal Life

Wilhelm, German Crown Prince was married to Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[14]. Children include Prince Wilhelm of Prussia[15], a politician[52], 1906–1940[53], of German Reich[54], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[55]; Prince Hubertus of Prussia[16], a military personnel[56], 1909–1950[57], of Germany[58]; Prince Frederick of Prussia[17], an aristocrat[59], 1911–1966[60], of Germany[61]; Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia[18], a composer[62], 1907–1994[63], of Germany[64], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[65], specialised in music[66]; Princess Alexandrine of Prussia[19], a philanthropist[67], 1915–1980[68], of Germany[69]; and Princess Cecilie Viktoria of Prussia[20], 1917–1975[70], of Germany[71].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm, German Crown Prince died on July 20, 1951[5]. He passed away in Hechingen[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[72]. Burial took place at Hohenzollern Castle[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Wilhelm, German Crown Prince include Kronprinzenpalais[73], a city palace[74], in Germany[75], founded in 1663[76] and SMS Kronprinz[77], a battleship[78], in United Kingdom[79].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm, German Crown Prince ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,529 views/month, #5,553 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

Entities named for him include Kronprinzenpalais[73], a city palace[74], in Germany[75], founded in 1663[76] and SMS Kronprinz[77], a battleship[78], in United Kingdom[79].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm, German Crown Prince born?

Born in Marmorpalais[2], Wilhelm, German Crown Prince…

Where did Wilhelm, German Crown Prince die?

Wilhelm, German Crown Prince passed away in Hechingen[4].

Who were Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's parents?

Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's father was Wilhelm II[12]. Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's mother was Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein[13].

Who was Wilhelm, German Crown Prince married to?

Wilhelm, German Crown Prince's spouses include Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[14].

What did Wilhelm, German Crown Prince do for work?

Wilhelm, German Crown Prince worked as military officer[6], politician[7], and crown prince[8].

Where did Wilhelm, German Crown Prince go to school?

Wilhelm, German Crown Prince was educated at University of Bonn[25].

What awards did Wilhelm, German Crown Prince receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[26], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27], Order of Glory[39], and Order of the Redeemer[43].

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, politician, crown prince
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  2. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14396 ['register/person/arh-zPER_02599', 'register/person/arw-11877185X', 'register/pe
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  3. 4w ago · Einebillion · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Social classification noble
    Local thumb
    Field of work
    Imdb id nm0389818
    + 39 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P6683]]: 288320, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/103382617|Crown Prince of Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm (#103382617)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/cat"
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