Wilhelm I
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Wilhelm I
Summary
Wilhelm I is a human[1]. Born in Kronprinzenpalais[2], he… he was born on March 22, 1797[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on March 9, 1888[5]. He worked as a monarch[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,207 views/month, #5,725 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Wilhelm I was born in Kronprinzenpalais[2].
- Wilhelm I passed away in Berlin[4].
- Wilhelm I was born on March 22, 1797[3].
- Wilhelm I died on March 9, 1888[5].
- Wilhelm I is buried at mausoleum of Charlottenburg Park[9].
- Wilhelm I's father was Frederick William III of Prussia[10].
- Wilhelm I's mother was Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[11].
- Wilhelm I was married to Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[12].
- A child of Wilhelm I was Frederick III, German Emperor[13].
- A child of Wilhelm I was Princess Louise of Prussia[14].
- A child of Wilhelm I was Agnes Dettman[15].
- Wilhelm I held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
- Wilhelm I held citizenship in German Empire[17].
- Wilhelm I's professions included monarch[6].
- Wilhelm I's professions included politician[7].
- Wilhelm I held the position of German Emperor[18].
- Wilhelm I held the position of King of Prussia[19].
- Wilhelm I received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20].
- Wilhelm I received the Order of the Black Eagle[21].
- Wilhelm I received the Order of the White Eagle[22].
- Wilhelm I received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[23].
- Wilhelm I received the Order of St. Andrew[24].
- Wilhelm I received the Order of St. George, 4th class[25].
- Wilhelm I was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[26].
- Wilhelm I's religion is recorded as Prussian Union of Churches[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Kronprinzenpalais[2], Wilhelm I… he was born on March 22, 1797[3]. His father was Frederick William III of Prussia[10]. His mother was Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include monarch[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include German Emperor[18], a hereditary position[28], in German Reich[29], founded in 1871[30] and King of Prussia[19], a hereditary position[31], founded in 1701[32].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20], a grade of an order[33]; Order of the Black Eagle[21], an order[34], in Kingdom of Prussia[35], founded in 1701[36]; Order of the White Eagle[22], an order[37], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[38], founded in 1705[39]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[23], an order[40], in Russian Empire[41], founded in 1725[42]; Order of St. Andrew[24], an order[43], in Russian Empire[44], founded in 1698[45]; and Order of St. George, 4th class[25], a grade of an order[46], in Russian Empire[47].
Personal Life
Among Wilhelm I's spouses was Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[12]. Children include Frederick III, German Emperor[13], a politician[48], 1831–1888[49], of Kingdom of Prussia[50], awarded the Pour le Mérite[51]; Princess Louise of Prussia[14], a politician[52], 1838–1923[53], of Germany[54], awarded the Order of Louise[55]; and Agnes Dettman[15], 1824–1904[56]. His religion is recorded as Prussian Union of Churches[27].
Death and Burial
Wilhelm I died on March 9, 1888[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at mausoleum of Charlottenburg Park[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Wilhelm I include Kiel Canal[57], a canal[58], in Germany[59]; Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche[60], a church building[61], in Germany[62], founded in 1891[63]; Year of the Three Emperors[64], a year[65]; Three Emperors Dinner[66], a banquet[67]; Kaiser Wilhelm[68], an apple cultivar[69], founded in 1850[70]; Karl-Liebknecht-Straße[71], a street[72], in Germany[73], founded in 1500[74]; Grunewald Tower[75], a tower[76], in Germany[77], founded in 1898[78]; and SMS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse[79], a pre-dreadnought battleship[80].
Why It Matters
Wilhelm I ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,207 views/month, #5,725 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 97 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]
Entities named for him include Kiel Canal[57], a canal[58], in Germany[59]; Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche[60], a church building[61], in Germany[62], founded in 1891[63]; Year of the Three Emperors[64], a year[65]; Three Emperors Dinner[66], a banquet[67]; Kaiser Wilhelm[68], an apple cultivar[69], founded in 1850[70]; and Karl-Liebknecht-Straße[71], a street[72], in Germany[73], founded in 1500[74].
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm I born?
Wilhelm I's place of birth was Kronprinzenpalais[2].
Where did Wilhelm I die?
Wilhelm I passed away in Berlin[4].
Who were Wilhelm I's parents?
Wilhelm I's father was Frederick William III of Prussia[10]. Wilhelm I's mother was Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[11].
Who was Wilhelm I married to?
Wilhelm I's spouses include Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[12].
What did Wilhelm I do for work?
Wilhelm I worked as monarch[6] and politician[7].
What awards did Wilhelm I receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20], Order of the Black Eagle[21], Order of the White Eagle[22], and Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[23].