Wilhelm II

Summary

Wilhelm II is a human^[1]. Born in Kronprinzenpalais^[2], he… he passed away in Huis Doorn^[3]. He worked as a monarch^[4], painter^[5], art collector^[6], author^[7], and ruler^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,182 views/month, #1,911 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Wilhelm II was born in Kronprinzenpalais^[2].
• Wilhelm II passed away in Huis Doorn^[3].
• Wilhelm II is buried at Huis Doorn^[10].
• Wilhelm II's father was Frederick III, German Emperor^[11].
• Wilhelm II's mother was Victoria, Princess Royal^[12].
• Among Wilhelm II's spouses was Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein^[13].
• Among Wilhelm II's spouses was Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz^[14].
• A child of Wilhelm II was Wilhelm, German Crown Prince^[15].
• A child of Wilhelm II was Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia^[16].
• A child of Wilhelm II was Prince Adalbert of Prussia^[17].
• A child of Wilhelm II was Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia^[18].
• A child of Wilhelm II was Prince Oskar of Prussia^[19].
• A child of Wilhelm II was Prince Joachim of Prussia^[20].
• Wilhelm II held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia^[21].
• Wilhelm II held citizenship in German Empire^[22].
• Wilhelm II held citizenship in Germany^[23].
• Wilhelm II worked as a monarch^[4].
• Wilhelm II's professions included painter^[5].
• Wilhelm II worked as an art collector^[6].
• Wilhelm II worked as an author^[7].
• Wilhelm II's professions included ruler^[8].
• Wilhelm II held the position of German Emperor^[24].
• Wilhelm II held the position of King of Prussia^[25].
• Wilhelm II's education included a stint at University of Bonn^[26].
• Wilhelm II was educated at Friedrichsgymnasium Kassel^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kronprinzenpalais^[2], Wilhelm II… his father was Frederick III, German Emperor^[11]. His mother was Victoria, Princess Royal^[12].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn^[26], a public research university^[28], in Germany^[29], founded in 1818^[30], headquartered in Bonn^[31] and Friedrichsgymnasium Kassel^[27], a gymnasium^[32], in Germany^[33], founded in 1779^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch^[4], painter^[5], art collector^[6], author^[7], and ruler^[8]. Positions held include German Emperor^[24], a hereditary position^[35], in German Reich^[36], founded in 1871^[37] and King of Prussia^[25], a hereditary position^[38], founded in 1701^[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite^[40], a courage award^[41], in Prussia^[42], founded in 1740^[43]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[44], a grade of an order^[45]; Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa^[46]; Order of the Black Eagle^[47]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎^[48]; and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion^[49].

Personal Life

Spouses include Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein^[13], an aristocrat^[50], 1858–1921^[51], of Kingdom of Prussia^[52], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle^[53] and Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz^[14], a politician^[54], 1887–1947^[55], of Principality of Reuss-Greiz^[56]. Children include Wilhelm, German Crown Prince^[15], a military officer^[57], 1882–1951^[58], of Germany^[59], awarded the Pour le Mérite^[60], specialised in World War I^[61]; Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia^[16], a military personnel^[62], 1883–1942^[63], of German Reich^[64], awarded the Pour le Mérite^[65]; Prince Adalbert of Prussia^[17], a Marineoffizier^[66], 1884–1948^[67], of Germany^[68], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle^[69]; Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia^[18], a politician^[70], 1887–1949^[71], of Germany^[72], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order^[73]; Prince Oskar of Prussia^[19], a military personnel^[74], 1888–1958^[75], of Germany^[76], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order^[77]; and Prince Joachim of Prussia^[20], a military officer^[78], 1890–1920^[79], of Germany^[80], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle^[81]. Wilhelm II's religion is recorded as Prussian Union of Churches^[82].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm II passed away in Huis Doorn^[3]. He is buried at Huis Doorn^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Wilhelm II include Kaiser Wilhelm Society^[83], a scientific society^[84], in Germany^[85], founded in 1911^[86], headquartered in Dahlem^[87]; Year of the Three Emperors^[88], a year^[89]; SMS Kaiser Wilhelm II^[90], a pre-dreadnought battleship^[91]; Kaiser Wilhelm II Land^[92], a region^[93]; SS Kaiser Wilhelm II^[94], a passenger vessel^[95]; Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge^[96], a steel bridge^[97], in Germany^[98], founded in 1907^[99]; Kaiserdamm^[100]; and Grunwaldzki Square^[101].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm II ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,182 views/month, #1,911 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[102] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[103]

Entities named for him include Kaiser Wilhelm Society^[83], a scientific society^[84], in Germany^[85], founded in 1911^[86], headquartered in Dahlem^[87]; Year of the Three Emperors^[88], a year^[89]; SMS Kaiser Wilhelm II^[90], a pre-dreadnought battleship^[91]; Kaiser Wilhelm II Land^[92], a region^[93]; SS Kaiser Wilhelm II^[94], a passenger vessel^[95]; and Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge^[96], a steel bridge^[97], in Germany^[98], founded in 1907^[99].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm II born?

Wilhelm II's place of birth was Kronprinzenpalais^[2].

Where did Wilhelm II die?

Wilhelm II passed away in Huis Doorn^[3].

Who were Wilhelm II's parents?

Wilhelm II's father was Frederick III, German Emperor^[11]. Wilhelm II's mother was Victoria, Princess Royal^[12].

Who was Wilhelm II married to?

Wilhelm II's spouses include Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein^[13] and Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz^[14].

What did Wilhelm II do for work?

Wilhelm II worked as monarch^[4], painter^[5], art collector^[6], author^[7], and ruler^[8].

Where did Wilhelm II go to school?

Wilhelm II was educated at University of Bonn^[26] and Friedrichsgymnasium Kassel^[27].

What awards did Wilhelm II receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite^[40], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[44], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa^[46], and Order of the Black Eagle^[47].