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'''Kaiser Wilhelm II''' (27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941) was king of [[Prussia]] and emperor of [[Germany|German]] [[emperor]] from June 1888 to November 1918. He fled to Holland at the end of the war, after his abdication due to political pressure in the midst of Germany's surrender in [[World War I]].

'''Kaiser Wilhelm II''' (27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941) was king of [[Prussia]] and [[Germany|German]] [[emperor]] from June 1888 to November 1918. He fled to Holland at the end of the war, after his abdication due to political pressure in the midst of Germany's surrender in [[World War I]].

Wilhelm was a prominent figure in late 19th century and early 20th century politics, pursuing an aggressive foreign policy strategy known as "Weltpolitik," literally "world policy." This policy repeatedly put Germany on the brink of war. The Bosnian crisis of 1908-1909 was followed by the Agadir crisis in 1911 and the Balkan crisis in 1912-1913. As a constitutional monarch, Wilhelm did not take the initiative on any of these occasions. Instead, he responded to proposals put to him by his chancellor, military chief, or foreign secretary. However, the Kaiser had the final say on all significant matters, including appointments.

Wilhelm was a prominent figure in late 19th century and early 20th century politics, pursuing an aggressive foreign policy strategy known as "Weltpolitik," literally "world policy." This policy repeatedly put Germany on the brink of war. The Bosnian crisis of 1908-1909 was followed by the Agadir crisis in 1911 and the Balkan crisis in 1912-1913. As a constitutional monarch, Wilhelm did not take the initiative on any of these occasions. Instead, he responded to proposals put to him by his chancellor, military chief, or foreign secretary. However, the Kaiser had the final say on all significant matters, including appointments.