Wilhelm I

Summary

Wilhelm I is a human^[1]. Born in Berlin^[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]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,196 views/month, #5,725 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Wilhelm I was born in Berlin^[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^[8].
• Wilhelm I's father was Frederick William III of Prussia^[9].
• Wilhelm I's mother was Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz^[10].
• Wilhelm I was married to Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach^[11].
• A child of Wilhelm I was Frederick III, German Emperor^[12].
• A child of Wilhelm I was Princess Louise of Prussia^[13].
• Wilhelm I held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia^[14].
• Wilhelm I held citizenship in German Empire^[15].
• Wilhelm I's professions included monarch^[6].
• Wilhelm I held the position of German Emperor^[16].
• Wilhelm I held the position of King of Prussia^[17].
• Wilhelm I received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[18].
• Wilhelm I received the Order of the Black Eagle^[19].
• Wilhelm I received the Order of the White Eagle^[20].
• Wilhelm I received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky^[21].
• Wilhelm I received the Order of St. Andrew^[22].
• Wilhelm I received the Order of St. George, 4th class^[23].
• Wilhelm I was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences^[24].
• Wilhelm I's religion is recorded as Prussian Union of Churches^[25].
• Wilhelm I is recorded as male^[26].
• Wilhelm I's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Berlin^[2], Wilhelm I… he was born on March 22, 1797^[3]. His father was Frederick William III of Prussia^[9]. His mother was Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Wilhelm I's professions included monarch^[6]. Positions held include German Emperor^[16], a hereditary position^[28], in German Reich^[29], founded in 1871^[30] and King of Prussia^[17], a hereditary position^[31], founded in 1701^[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[18], a grade of an order^[33]; Order of the Black Eagle^[19], an order^[34], in Kingdom of Prussia^[35], founded in 1701^[36]; Order of the White Eagle^[20], an order^[37], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth^[38], founded in 1705^[39]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky^[21], an order^[40], in Russian Empire^[41], founded in 1725^[42]; Order of St. Andrew^[22], an order^[43], in Russian Empire^[44], founded in 1698^[45]; and Order of St. George, 4th class^[23], a grade of an order^[46], in Russian Empire^[47].

Personal Life

Among Wilhelm I's spouses was Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach^[11]. Children include Frederick III, German Emperor^[12], a politician^[48], 1831–1888^[49], of Kingdom of Prussia^[50], awarded the Pour le Mérite^[51] and Princess Louise of Prussia^[13], a politician^[52], 1838–1923^[53], of Germany^[54], awarded the Order of Louise^[55]. His religion is recorded as Prussian Union of Churches^[25].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm I died on March 9, 1888^[5]. He passed away in Berlin^[4]. Burial took place at mausoleum of Charlottenburg Park^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Wilhelm I include Kiel Canal^[56], a canal^[57], in Germany^[58]; Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche^[59], a church building^[60], in Germany^[61], founded in 1891^[62]; Three Emperors Dinner^[63], a banquet^[64]; Year of the Three Emperors^[65], a year^[66]; Karl-Liebknecht-Straße^[67], a street^[68], in Germany^[69], founded in 1500^[70]; Kaiser-Wilhelm-Koog^[71], a polder^[72], in Germany^[73]; Wilhelmstraße^[74], a street^[75], in Germany^[76]; and Order of him^[77], an order^[78], in Prussia^[79], founded in 1896^[80].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm I ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,196 views/month, #5,725 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[81] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[82]

Entities named for him include Kiel Canal^[56], a canal^[57], in Germany^[58]; Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche^[59], a church building^[60], in Germany^[61], founded in 1891^[62]; Three Emperors Dinner^[63], a banquet^[64]; Year of the Three Emperors^[65], a year^[66]; Karl-Liebknecht-Straße^[67], a street^[68], in Germany^[69], founded in 1500^[70]; and Kaiser-Wilhelm-Koog^[71], a polder^[72], in Germany^[73].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm I born?

Wilhelm I's place of birth was Berlin^[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^[9]. Wilhelm I's mother was Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz^[10].

Who was Wilhelm I married to?

Wilhelm I's spouses include Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach^[11].

What did Wilhelm I do for work?

Wilhelm I worked as monarch^[6].

What awards did Wilhelm I receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[18], Order of the Black Eagle^[19], Order of the White Eagle^[20], and Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky^[21].