William II, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia

William II, 1859–1941, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia (1888–1918), son and successor of Frederick III and grandson of William I of Germany and of Queen Victoria of England.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Decline and Abdication
• Indiscretions
• Foreign and Domestic Affairs
• Early Life
• Bibliography

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