Kaiser Wilhelm

Kaiser Wilhelm is a common reference to two German emperors:

  • Wilhelm I, German Emperor (1797–1888), King of Prussia; became the first Kaiser (Emperor) of a united Germany
  • Wilhelm II, German Emperor (1859–1941), son of Kaiser Friedrich III and was Kaiser during World War I; abdicated the throne in 1918

Kaiser Wilhelm may also refer to:

  • Kaiser Wilhelm (baseball) (1874–1936), early 20th century baseball pitcher
  • Kaiser Wilhelm Society, a German entity
  • Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, a memorial church for Wilhelm I
  • Kaiser-Wilhelm-Brücke, a bridge in Wilhelmshaven
  • Kaiser-Wilhelmsland, a part of

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