Wilhelm Ii Collection (#7)

Wilhelm II (1859 - 1941) Emperor of Germany from 1888 - 1919. After the portrait by Koner, National Gallery, Berlin

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany during Military Manoeuvres. Private Collection

Tsar Alexander III and Kaiser Wilhelm II in a landau, 1888. Artist: Sverchkov, Nikolai Yegorovich (1817-1898)
Tsar Alexander III and Kaiser Wilhelm II in a landau, 1888. Private Collection

German Emperor William II visiting Kronstadt in July 1888, 1888. Artist: Beggrov, Alexander Karlovich (1841-1914)
German Emperor William II visiting Kronstadt in July 1888, 1888. Found in the collection of the State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

The German Emperor as a Boy, c1870, (1917). Artist: J Russell & Sons
The German Emperor as a Boy, c1870, (1917). A photograph of Wilhelm II (1859-1941) taken when visiting his grandmother Queen Victoria. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Members of the Peoples Marine Division on the Balcony of the City Palace, December 1918, 1918, (193)
Members of the Peoples Marine Division on the Balcony of the City Palace, December 1918, 1918, (1938). The Berlin City Palace the royal and imperial palace in the centre of Berlin

Portrait of H. I. M. The German Emperor, 1908. Artist: Philip A de Laszlo
Portrait of H.I.M. The German Emperor, 1908. Wilhelm II or William II (1859?1941), was the last German Emperor (Kaiser) and King of Prussia. From The Studio Volume 47

Any More Orders To-Day, Sire?, c1916. A satirical cartoon of Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941). From The Connoisseur Vol XLIV by [Otto Limited, London, 1916.]

King George V of Great Britain and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, 1913 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited

Study for the enamel portrait of Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

Conseils Paternels (Paternal advice), c1888-1918. Un dernier mot, Friederich. Tu vas te marier, tache que tes enfants ne soient jamais pour leur pere ce que j ai ete pour me mien!

Stand Back!, John Bull helps little Belgium to bar the German invader, First World War, 1914. Kaiser Wilhelm II tries to push against Britain in the form of John Bull

The Great Military Review at Tempelhofer Field, Berlin, Germany, early 20th century

Document confirming the abdication of Kaiser Wilhel II of Germany, 9 November 1918 (1935). From The Royal Jubilee Book 1910-1935 [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

The Advance that Failed, First World War, 1914-1915, (1920). Artist: Bernard Partridge
The Advance that Failed, First World War, 1914-1915, (1920). Kaiser Wilhelm II: Have you had enough? Tsar Nicholas II: No; have you?. A cartoon that originally appeared in Punch

King Edward, the Kaiser, Queen Alexandra and King George, c1903 (1935)
King Edward, the Kaiser, Queen Alexandra and Prince George, (c1903) 1935. The royal children are the Princess Royal, the Duke of York, the Duke of Gloucester, holding his fathers hand

Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, 1900. Artist: Reichard & Lindner
Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, 1900. Wilhelm II (1859-1941) succeeded his father Friedrich III as King of Prussia and Kaiser in 1888

King George V of Great Britain and the German Kaiser, Berlin, 1913. George V was Kaiser Wilhelms uncle. Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia

Emperor Welhelm II of Germany greeting Tsar Nicholas II of Russia before the First World War. The war would bring about the downfall of both their empires

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Frederick Augustus III of Saxony, June 1918. The last Emperor of Germany and King of Saxony, both forced to abdicate after Germanys defeat in World War I

Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: Reichard & Lindner
Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia, late 19th-early 20th century. Wilhelm (1859-1941), was the last German emperor and king of Prussia

The allied monarchs with their commanders in the 1st World War, 1914-1918. Artist: Koch (1866-1934)
The allied monarchs with their commanders in the 1st World War, 1914-1918. From a private collection

Tsar Nicholas II, Wilhelm II and Duke Of Cumberland in Berlin on May 24, 1913. 1913
Tsar Nicholas II, Wilhelm II and Duke Of Cumberland in Berlin on May 24, 1913

Emperor Karl I of Austria visiting Kaiser Wilhelm II at Army headquarters, World War I, 1917. Both Emperors salute the guard of honor. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

The King of Bavaria visiting the Imperial German Army headquarters, 1917. Left to right: Field Marshal von Hindenburg, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg, King Ludwig III of Bavaria

A Walk-Over?, 1918. German emperor Wilhelm II regarding Russia as a doormat to his new territories, while the Austrian emperor Charles I takes a more cautious approach. Cartoon from Punch

They Nibble!, 1915. Cartoon showing the Allies - France, Britain, Belgium, Russia and Serbia - nibbling away at the head of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. A print from Le Pays de France, 1 April 1915

The Vigil, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Vigil, 1888. Wilhelm II is shown praying for guidance at the foot of the tomb of his late predecessor, Wilhelm I. Wilhelm II was the grandson of Queen Victoria and is here presented as a fine

William II (1859-1941). King of Prussia and German Emperor (1888-1918). William II sets out its ideas on the labor question in the Palace of Prince Bismarck. Berlin. Colored engraving, 1890

Wilhelm II of Germany (Potsdam, 1859-Doorn, 1941). King of Prussia and German Emperor (1888-1918), son and successor of Frederick III. Colored engraving

KAISER WILHELM II, c1910. Public area for upper-class passengers aboard the German ocean liner Kaiser Wilhelm II. Colorized photograph, c1910

Imperial Woodcutter, Wilhelm II enjoying his leisure time by cutting trees in the park of Sanssouci
XIR661388 Imperial Woodcutter, Wilhelm II enjoying his leisure time by cutting trees in the park of Sanssouci, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

He does not sleep anymore !, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR486927 He does not sleep anymore !, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 25th October 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Wilhelm II in front of Arras, the Barbarian considering his work, front cover illustration
XIR486931 Wilhelm II in front of Arras, the Barbarian considering his work, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 22th November 1914 (colour litho) by French School

BOLSHEVIK POSTER. Top: It is time to be in cleanliness and not filth. Washing all the dirty linen. A Bolshevik sweeping away Capitalist leaders of Europe and America. Bolshevik postcard, 1918

YACHT: METEOR, 1899. The yacht Meteor, owned by Emperor Wilhelm II, at the Cowes Regatta in England. Photograph, 1896

YACHT: METEOR, 1896. The yacht Meteor, owned by Emperor Wilhelm II, anchored in Portsmouth Harbor in from of the HMS Victory. Illustration, 1896

COWES REGATTA, 1895. Scenes from the Cowes Regatta in England. Upper illustration: The arrival of the German Emperors yacht Hohenzollern. Middle: The Prince of Wales yacht Britannia

YACHT: METEOR, 1891. The yacht Meteor, owned by Emperor Wilhelm II. Engraving, 1891

COWES REGATTA, 1894. The arrival of the German Emperor Wilhelm II at Cowes, England, for the Cowes Regatta. Illustration, 1894

WORLD WAR I: BERLIN, 1914. Crowds in Berlin cheering Kaiser Wilhelm II as he left for the front lines during World War I, after promising that he would return victorious within a year

WWI: SNOWBALL FIGHT. La petite guerre. Children throwing snowballs at a snowman dressed as Kaiser Wilhelm II. Lithograph by Edouard Bernard, 1914

WWI: IRON CROSS, c1914. Kaiser Wilhelm II awarding the Iron Cross to German aviators during World War I. Photograph, c1914

CARTOON: U. S. NEUTRALITY. I Am Perfectly Neutral. Satirical American cartoon
CARTOON: U.S. NEUTRALITY. I Am Perfectly Neutral. Satirical American cartoon, 1915, commenting on Americas neutrality in during World War I

WWI: POSTER, 1916. Tous les jeudis. Bas les masques?... Viola! Lithograph from La Baionnette by Paul Iribe, 1916

WORLD WAR I: POSTER, 1914. German poster featuring a Valkyrie and the German imperial eagle protecting the German people. The text is a statement from Kaiser Wilhelm II encouraging citizens to

WORLD WAR I: POSTER, 1914. German poster showing an artillery shell with a portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the German national eagle and two images of damage to French forts caused by German bombs

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Wilhelm II: A Controversial Figure in History From the majestic schooners to significant political meetings, Kaiser Wilhelm II's life was filled with intriguing moments. The schooner Meteor IV, crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, made its debut in 1912 and continued to captivate admirers in 1913. This vessel symbolized Wilhelm II's love for maritime pursuits. In 1903, an important meeting took place between Tsar Nicholas II and Kaiser Wilhelm II in Wiesbaden, Germany. This encounter showcased their diplomatic relations amidst a changing world order. Another notable event occurred in Berlin, Germany, in 1911 when King George V visited Wilhelm II. Their meeting highlighted the complex dynamics between European monarchs during this era. The SS Kaiser it also played a significant role as it sailed through the seas around 1910. This grand ship represented German engineering prowess and imperial ambitions on a global scale. Beyond his public image, there were glimpses into Wilhelm II's personal life as well. Portraits captured his regal presence as German Emperor and King of Prussia during the early 1900s-1910s. Additionally, photographs depicted him alongside his wife Augusta Victoria and their family - offering insights into his private sphere. In one striking image from The Strand Magazine published in 1896, three of Wilhelm's sons salute him proudly - reflecting familial bonds intertwined with royal duties. However, not all depictions were positive; World War I brought forth criticism towards the Kaiser. In a vividly colored lithograph from 1915 titled "Death presenting Kaiser Wilhelm II with a harvest of the dead, " he is shown receiving macabre birthday greetings amid war-torn landscapes – an unsettling reminder of the consequences that unfolded under his reign. Wilhelm II remains an enigmatic figure whose legacy encompasses both admiration for technological advancements and controversy surrounding international politics. His story continues to intrigue historians and captivate those interested in the complexities of European history.