Wilhelm II
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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 has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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].
Body
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 Grunwaldzki Square[83], a square[84], in Poland[85], founded in 1864[86]; SMS Kaiser Wilhelm II[87], a pre-dreadnought battleship[88]; Kaiser Wilhelm Society[89], a scientific society[90], in Germany[91], founded in 1911[92], headquartered in Dahlem[93]; Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge[94], a steel bridge[95], in Germany[96], founded in 1907[97]; Kaiser Wilhelm II Land[98], a region[99]; Kaiserdamm[100], a street[101], in Germany[102], founded in 1906[103]; Year of the Three Emperors[104]; and SS Kaiser Wilhelm II[105].
Why It Matters
Wilhelm II has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[106]
Entities named for him include Grunwaldzki Square[83], a square[84], in Poland[85], founded in 1864[86]; SMS Kaiser Wilhelm II[87], a pre-dreadnought battleship[88]; Kaiser Wilhelm Society[89], a scientific society[90], in Germany[91], founded in 1911[92], headquartered in Dahlem[93]; Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge[94], a steel bridge[95], in Germany[96], founded in 1907[97]; Kaiser Wilhelm II Land[98], a region[99]; and Kaiserdamm[100], a street[101], in Germany[102], founded in 1906[103].
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].