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| − | The | + | 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]]. |
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* [[Kaiser Wilhelm II]], 1888-1918 | * [[Kaiser Wilhelm II]], 1888-1918 | ||
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| + | ==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]] | ||
Revision as of 03:28, April 6, 2009
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:
- Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1888-1918
Further reading
- Clark, Christopher. Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600-1947 (2009), standard scholarly history