German Emperor. A member of the Imperial House of Hohenzollen, he reigned as Kaiser of Germany and King of Prussia, and was the first German Emperor from 1871 to 1888. The son of King Frederick Wilhelm III and Queen Louise of Mecklenburg, he became King of Prussia in 1861 upon the death of his brother King Frederick Wilhelm IV, and became the first German Kaiser on Jan 18, 1871. Upon becoming King, Wilhelm I reorganized and strengthened the army. In 1862, he appointed Count Otto von Bismark as minister-president of Prussia. During his tenure he did not always agree with Count von Bismark's policies, but usually gave Royal Assent.
German Emperor. A member of the Imperial House of Hohenzollen, he reigned as Kaiser of Germany and King of Prussia, and was the first German Emperor from 1871 to 1888. The son of King Frederick Wilhelm III and Queen Louise of Mecklenburg, he became King of Prussia in 1861 upon the death of his brother King Frederick Wilhelm IV, and became the first German Kaiser on Jan 18, 1871. Upon becoming King, Wilhelm I reorganized and strengthened the army. In 1862, he appointed Count Otto von Bismark as minister-president of Prussia. During his tenure he did not always agree with Count von Bismark's policies, but usually gave Royal Assent.
Bio by: John Hinkle
Family Members
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stillborn Princess von Preussen
1794–1794
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Friedrich Wilhelm IV
1795–1861
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Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova
1798–1860
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Friederike Auguste Caroline Amalie von Preussen
1799–1800
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Carl von Preussen
1801–1883
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Alexandrine von Preussen
1803–1892
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Friedrich Julius Ferdiand Leopold von Preussen
1804–1806
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Luise Augusta Wilhelmina von Hohenzollern von Nassau-Dietz
1808–1870
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Albrecht of Hohenzollern
1809–1872
Flowers
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