Victor II
as last King of Prussia German Emperor from 1888 to 1918 (1859–1941)
1859 — 1941
Quick Facts
Profession
as last King of Prussia German Emperor from 1888 to 1918 (1859–1941)
Born
January 27, 1859
Died
1941 (age ~82)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
monarch, author, painter
German EmpireBorn in KronprinzenpalaisDied in Huis Doorn
1859
Born in Kronprinzenpalais (1859-01-27)
1876
AwardKnight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion
1879
AwardKnight of the Order of the Elephant
1884
AwardGrand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
1888
PositionGerman Emperor (1888–1918)
1888
PositionKing of Prussia (1888–1918)
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Wilhelm II was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia from 1888 until his abdication in 1918. His fall from power marked the end of the German Empire as well as the Hohenzollern dynasty's 500-year rule over Prussia.
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Who is Victor II?+
Wilhelm II was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia from 1888 until his abdication in 1918. His fall from power marked the end of the German Empire as well as the Hohenzollern dynasty's 500-year rule over Prussia.
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor II born?+
Victor II was born on January 27, 1859.
When did Victor II die?+
Victor II died in 1941, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — January 27, 1859
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Respect.
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