The Hohenzollern family ruled the Margraviate of [[Brandenburg]] (since 1415), the Duchy of [[Prussia]] (1525 - 1701), the Kingdom of Prussia (1701 - 1918) and they ruled the [[German Empire]] (1871 - 1918). However, they were dethroned following [[World War I]].
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The '''Hohenzollern''' family ruled the Margraviate of [[Brandenburg]] (since 1415), the Duchy of [[Prussia]] (1525 - 1701), the Kingdom of Prussia (1701 - 1918) and they ruled the [[German Empire]] (1871 - 1918). However, they were dethroned following [[World War I]].
Leading figures include:
Leading figures include:
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* [[Kaiser Wilhelm II]], 1859-1918, last king of Prussia (since 1888)
* [[Kaiser Wilhelm II]], 1859-1918, last king of Prussia (since 1888)
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==see also==
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==See also==
* [[German History]]
* [[German History]]
* [[Prussia]]
* [[Prussia]]
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* Clark, Christopher. ''Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600-1947'' (2009), standard scholarly history
* Clark, Christopher. ''Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600-1947'' (2009), standard scholarly history