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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 54,304 | $2,700,000 | 2,246$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,138 | $700,000 | 496$ |
| Romania | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 11,191 | $250,000 | 145$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,869 | $60,000 | 37$ |
| Totals | 4 | 102,615,147 | 77,502 | $3,710,000 | 2,924$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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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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Greece:
Wilhelm II was the Kaiser of Germany during the negotiations regarding Ukraine in 1918.
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Austria:
Wilhelm II. called for a ruthless approach against insurgents in North China in his 'Hunnenrede'.
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Austria:
Wilhelm II. called for a ruthless approach against insurgents in North China in his 'Hunnenrede'.
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