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The Hohenzollerns were a European royal family that ruled the Dutchy 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]].
The Hohenzollern family ruled the Dutchy 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:
* [[Kaiser Wilhelm II]], 1888-1918
* [[Kaiser Wilhelm II]], 1888-1918
==Further reading==
* Clark, Christopher. ''Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600-1947'' (2009), standard scholarly history
[[category:Royalty]]
[[category:Royalty]]
[[category:German History]]
[[category:German History]]