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The German Emperor (German: Deutscher Kaiser, pronounced [ˈdɔʏtʃɐ ˈkaɪzɐ] ⓘ) was the official title of the head of state and hereditary ruler of the German Empire.A specifically chosen term, it was introduced with the 1 January 1871 constitution and lasted until the abdication of Wilhelm II was announced on 9 November 1918.
The kings reacted by consistently using the title rex Romanorum, king of the Romans, to emphasize their universal rule even before becoming emperor. This title remained until the end of the Empire in 1806, though after 1508 emperors-elect added "king in Germany" to their titles.
The German Emperors after 1873 had a variety of titles and coats of arms, which in various compositions became the officially used titles and coats of arms.The title and coat of arms were last fixed in 1873, but the titles did not necessarily mean that the area was really dominated, and sometimes even several princes bore the same title.
The title German Emperor (German: Deutscher Kaiser) ... The title Emperor of the Germans, as had proposed at the Frankfurt Parliament in 1848, ...
Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth. Kaiser (/ ˈ k aɪ z ər / KAI-zer; German pronunciation:) is the title historically used by German and Austrian emperors.In German, the title in principle applies to rulers anywhere in the world above the rank of king (König).
Hwangje (황제, 皇帝), title used for emperors of the Korean Empire. Seonghwang (성황, 聖皇), literally "holy emperor", one of the titles for the rulers of the Goryeo [6] Hoàng đế (皇帝), Vietnamese, meaning "emperor" Kōtei (皇帝), Japanese title primarily used for emperors of other nations (e.g. Rome, Russia, China, Germany).
Germany was ruled by monarchs from the beginning of division of the Frankish Empire in August 843 to the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire in August 1806. [1] [2] [3] During most of 19th century, independent German principalities were organized into various confederations, such as the Confederation of the Rhine dominated by Napoleon (1806-1913) and the German Confederation created by the ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 23 January 2025. King of Prussia (1861–1888) and German Emperor (1871–1888) "Wilhelm I" redirects here. For other uses, see William I. William I William I in 1884 German Emperor Reign 18 January 1871 – 9 March 1888 Proclamation 18 January 1871 Predecessor Monarchy established Successor Frederick ...