Wilhelm II
Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, reigned from 1888 until his abdication in 1918 during World War I. Known for his militaristic and nationalistic policies, he played a significant role in the events leading up to the war. Wilhelm II's infamous 'Hunnenrede' in 1900 called for brutal measures against Chinese rebels, drawing a historical parallel to the Huns and cementing a perception of Germans as barbaric invaders during the war. His actions and rhetoric contributed to the intense propaganda that framed Germany's role in the conflict, influencing public sentiment in the Allied nations.
Born on Jan 27, 1859 (166 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,968 | $700,000 | 564$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 625,978 | 542 | $73,000 | 63$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 7,843 | $190,000 | 143$ |
| Totals | 3 | 19,703,654 | 15,353 | $963,000 | 770$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Greece:
Wilhelm II visited Istanbul in 1898 and had public meetings with Theodor Herzl.
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Luxembourg:
The Dutch-Luxembourgish ruler Wilhelm II felt compelled to respond to the demands of the revolutionaries.
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Switzerland:
Wilhelm II gave a speech in Bremerhaven that was soon referred to as the 'Hunnenrede'.
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Romania:
Wilhelm II was the German Emperor who favored August von Mackensen and promoted him throughout his military career.
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Romania:
Wilhelm II was the German Emperor who emotionally reacted to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand by offering unconditional military support to Austria-Hungary.
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Switzerland:
Wilhelm II referred to Graf Zeppelin as 'the stupidest of all South Germans'.
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Belarus:
Wilhelm II is incorrectly attributed a quote about Russia's allies.
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France:
Wilhelm II was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, whose reign ended with the abdication in 1918.
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Germany:
Wilhelm II was the last German Emperor whose abdication marked the end of the monarchy in Germany in 1918.
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Switzerland:
Wilhelm II is referenced as the grandson of Wilhelm I, associated with the term 'personal rule'.
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