Wilhelm I
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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 has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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]; Wilhelmøya[59], an island[60], in Norway[61]; Liebknecht Bridge[62], a road bridge[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1950[65]; Kaiser-Wilhelm-Koog[66], a polder[67], in Germany[68]; Wilhelmstraße[69], a street[70], in Germany[71]; Order of him[72], an order[73], in Prussia[74], founded in 1896[75]; Kaiser Wilhelm[76], an apple cultivar[77], founded in 1850[78]; and Three Emperors Dinner[79], a banquet[80].
Why It Matters
Wilhelm I has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]
Entities named for him include Kiel Canal[56], a canal[57], in Germany[58]; Wilhelmøya[59], an island[60], in Norway[61]; Liebknecht Bridge[62], a road bridge[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1950[65]; Kaiser-Wilhelm-Koog[66], a polder[67], in Germany[68]; Wilhelmstraße[69], a street[70], in Germany[71]; and Order of him[72], an order[73], in Prussia[74], founded in 1896[75].
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].