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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:
- Frederick the Great, 1740-86
- Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1888-1918
see also
Further reading
- Clark, Christopher. Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600-1947 (2009), standard scholarly history