kaiser wilhelm

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kaiser wilhelm

A portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm hangs in a history classroom.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A historical figure: Refers specifically to Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor (Kaiser) and King of Prussia, who reigned from 1888 until his abdication in 1918. He is a significant figure in the lead-up to and during World War I.

Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The foreign policies of Kaiser Wilhelm contributed to the complex system of alliances in pre-war Europe.
    • Historians often debate the role of Kaiser Wilhelm in the outbreak of the First World War.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is used metonymically to represent the German imperial government or its policies during his reign.
    • The naval arms race was a direct challenge from Kaiser Wilhelm to British supremacy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wilhelm II: The more precise historical designation, using the regnal number.
  • Kaiser: The German title for "emperor," of which Wilhelm II was the last holder.
  • The Hohenzollern Emperor: Refers to his dynasty, the House of Hohenzollern.
Synonyms
  • Emperor Wilhelm II
  • The German Emperor (in the historical context of 1888-1918)
Related Phrases
  • The Kaiser's Germany: A phrase describing Germany during the period of his rule.
    • The industrial might of the Kaiser's Germany was formidable.
  • The Kaiser's War: An occasional, informal reference to World War I, emphasizing his perceived responsibility.
    • Some propaganda of the era called it the Kaiser's War.
kaiser wilhelm

A portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm hangs in a history classroom.

Noun
  1. grandson of Queen Victoria and Kaiser of Germany from 1888 to 1918; he was vilified as causing World War I (1859-1941)

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