wilhelm ii

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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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Wilhelm II, also known as Kaiser Wilhelm II, was the last German Emperor (Kaiser) and King of Prussia who reigned from 15 June 1888 until his abdication on 9 November 1918 shortly before Germanys defeat in World War I. He is known for his aggressive foreign policies and militarism. His reign is associated with the growth of German nationalism, militarism, colonial expansion, and the beginning of World War I.