Wilhelm II

German Emperor and World War I leader

Wilhelm II - German Emperor and World War I leader
Born

January 27th, 1859
166 years ago

Died

June 4th, 1941
83 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

Links & References

Ruled as the German Emperor and King of Prussia from 1888 until his abdication in 1918. Oversaw the expansion of the German navy and pursued a militaristic foreign policy. The tensions during his reign contributed to the outbreak of World War I. Fled to exile in the Netherlands after the war, where he lived until his death in 1941.

Ruled during World War I

Expanded the German navy

Pursued a militaristic foreign policy

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