Wilhelm II

Wilhelm II

also William II 1859-1941. Kaiser of Germany and king of Prussia (1888-1918). Grandson of Queen Victoria, he supported the Afrikaners in South Africa and Austria's demands on Serbia (1914). He was forced to abdicate at the end of World War I.

Wilhelm II

n (Biography) the German name of William II⁴

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Wilhelm II - grandson of Queen Victoria and Kaiser of Germany from 1888 to 1918; he was vilified as causing World War I (1859-1941)Kaiser Bill, Kaiser Wilhelm