William I Of Germany Collection

The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Kaiserproklamation in Versailles, 18 Januar 1871

German warship Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, 20th century. Artist: Albert Sebille
German warship Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, 20th century

William I, King of Prussia & Emperor of Germany, c1872. Creator: William Holl
William I, King of Prussia & Emperor of Germany, c1872. Portrait of Wilhelm (1797-1888) who became King of Prussia in 1861 and was proclaimed Emperor of Germany in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War

Versailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of Germany, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Versailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of GermanyVersailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of Germany, 1890

The SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and Captain Otto Cuppers, c1905. Creator: Unknown
The SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and Captain Otto Cuppers, c1905. Passenger liner of the North German Lloyd (Norddeutscher Lloyd) shipping line, 14, 349 tons, 627 feet long, 66 feet wide

King Wilhelm I at the tomb of his parents, 19 July 1870, (1936). Creator: Unknown
King Wilhelm I at the tomb of his parents, 19 July 1870, (1936). Konig Wilhelm I Am Grabe Seiner Eltern, 19 Juli 1870. Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany

Meeting of King Wilhelm I and Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm at... Koniggratz
Meeting of King Wilhelm I and Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm at the Battle of Koniggratz, 3 July 1866, (1936). Begegnung Konig Wilhelms I Mit Kronprinz Friedrich Wilhelm In Der Schlacht Bei

Coronation of Wilhelm I in Konigsberg, 18 October 1861, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Coronation of Wilhelm I in Konigsberg, 18 October 1861, (1936). Kronung Wilhelms I in Konigsberg, 18 Oktober 1861. Wilhelm I (1797-1888)

Emperor and Chancellor, 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Emperor and Chancellor, 1871, (1936). Kaiser Und Kanzler. After the joint victory of the German states in the Franco-Prussian War

Emperor Wilhelm I, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Emperor Wilhelm I, (1936). Kaiser Wilhelm I. Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia (1797-1888) at the Battle of Gravelotte, the largest engagement of the Franco-Prussian War

Versailles, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Versailles, (1919). The palace of Versailles in France: From September 1870 till the conclusion of peace in 1871, Versailles was the Headquarters of the German army

Wilhelm I, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Wilhelm I, (1933). Portrait of Wilhelm I when young, as Prince of Prussia (1797-1888). Kaiser Wilhelm became King of Prussia in 1861

Bismark Give Me the Pot, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Bismark Give Me the Pot, late 19th century. Poem in French and satirical caricature of Wilhelm I (1797-1888), Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia, and Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898)

Long Live his Imperial Majesty Emperor William I, 1913. Artist: Arthur C Michael
Long Live his Imperial Majesty Emperor William I, 1913. Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia from 1861, was proclaimed the first Emperor of Germany in the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles

Kaiser Wilhelm I. 1797-1888. - Gemalde von Plockhorst, 1934
Kaiser Wilhelm I. 1797-1888 als Prinz von Preuszen, 1934. William I (1797-1888), of the House of Hohenzollern was the King of Prussia

Kaiser Wilhelm I. 1797-1888 als Prinz von Preuszen. - Gemalde von Kruger, 1934
Kaiser Wilhelm I. 1797-1888 als Prinz von Preuszen, 1934. William I (1797-1888), of the House of Hohenzollern was the King of Prussia

Kaiser Wilhelm I. 1797-1888 und leine Paladine. - Gemalde von Camphausen, 1934
Kaiser Wilhelm I. 1797-1888 und leine Paladine, 1934. William I (1797-1888), King of Prussia and the first German Emperor as well as the first Head of State of a united Germany

The passing of the first German Emperor: the deathbed of William I, 1888 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd

Wilhelm I at the Battle of Sadowa, 3 July 1866, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany. Wilhelm became King of Prussia in 1861 and was proclaimed Emperor of Germany in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War

Proclaiming Kaiser Wilhelm I as first German Emperor, Versailles, 1871 (late 19th century). Artist: R Taylor
Proclaiming Kaiser Wilhelm I as first German Emperor, Versailles, 1871 (late 19th century). William I (1797-1888) of the House of Hohenzollern was King of Prussia from 1861

Wilhelm I, King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Wilhelm I, King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany, 19th century. Wilhelm (1797-1888) became King of Prussia in 1861 and was proclaimed Emperor of Germany in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War

Kiel!!, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Kiel!!, 1895. Kiel is a city in northern Germany. When William I of Prussia became Emperor William I of the German Empire in 1871, he designated Kiel and Wilhelmshaven as Reichskrieghafen

Wilhelm I, first Emperor of Germany, (1900). Artist: Paul Bulow
Wilhelm I, first Emperor of Germany, (1900). Wilhelm (1797-1888) became King of Prussia in 1861 and was proclaimed Emperor of Germany in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War

Carnaval de 1871; Wilhelm I of Prussia entering Paris, February 1871
Carnaval de 1871 ; Wilhelm I of Prussia entering Paris, February 1871. Wilhelm I of Prussia was proclaimed the first Emperor of a united Germany in a ceremony in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles

Vae Victis!, 1871. The newly proclaimed Emperor of Germany, in the helmet of Victory, leads his troops into the French capital over the fallen body of Paris

Wilhelm I, King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany, c1880. Wilhelm (1797-1888) became King of Prussia in 1861 and was proclaimed Emperor of Germany in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War

Caricature of Wilhelm I of Prussia, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. From a private collection

Wilhelm I, King of Prussia, being proclaimed first Emperor of Germany, 1871. After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, as a gesture of further humiliation of the French

Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of Frances glory, 1870. Artist: John Tenniel
Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of Frances glory, 1870. On 5 October 1870 Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia (foreground), made Versailles his headquarters

Wilhelm I becoming Emperor of Germany, 18 January 1871 (c1880). Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia from 1861, being proclaimed the first Emperor of Germany in the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles

Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany, late 19th century. Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia from 1861and the first Emperor (Kaiser) of Germany from 1871

Britannia trying to restrain Napoleon III from embarking on war with Germany, 1870. Artist: John Tenniel
Britannia trying to restrain Napoleon III from embarking on war with Germany, 1870. Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. The French declaration was delivered to Berlin on 19 July

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

Germany. March 9, 1888, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Germany. March 9, 1888, 1888. The German Eagle sits mournfully on a rock high above the sinking sun. This cartoon illustrates the recent death of the German Emperor, Wilhelm I of Prussia

Gaul to the New Caesar, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Gaul to the New Caesar, 1870. The figure of France declares Defiance Emperor, While I have Strength to Hurl it! France is depicted brandishing a broken and bloody sword at the Prussian Emperor

Demand Thy Life, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Demand Thy Life, 1870. France is defiant under the attack of Wilhelm I of Prussia. France was on the verge of complete defeat in the war she had declared against Prussia

A Word to The Wise, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Word to The Wise, 1870. In this cartoon, Britannia takes on the mantle of Homers Pallas Athene, with Wilhelm I of Prussia dressed (apart from the headgear) as Ulysses

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"William I of Germany: The Architect of a Unified Nation" In the historic Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles on 18 January 1871, William I ascended to become the Emperor, marking a significant milestone in German history. This captivating image from 1936 captures the grandeur and magnitude of this momentous occasion. With his famous rallying cry "Vae Victis. " (Woe to the Vanquished), William I solidified his position as a formidable leader. His visit to Milan showcased his influence, as he paraded through Corso Vittorio Emanuele amidst adoring crowds. A portrait by William Holl depicts King Wilhelm I of Prussia and Emperor of Germany in all his regal glory around 1872, and is an exquisite representation that captures both power and dignity. The iconic scene captured in Versailles in 1890 portrays King William being proclaimed Emperor of Germany—an event that forever altered European politics. The unknown artist beautifully encapsulates the weighty significance surrounding this proclamation. The SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse stands tall against a backdrop shrouded in mystery during its heyday around 1905 under Captain Otto Cuppers' command. This vessel symbolized German maritime prowess during William's reign. Amidst political turmoil, King Wilhelm paid homage to his parents at their final resting place on July 19th, 1870—a poignant moment immortalized by an unknown artist in this evocative image from 1936. Another remarkable encounter occurred between King Wilhelm I and Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm at Koniggratz—an important meeting that shaped their future roles within the empire's governance structure. On October 18th, 1861, Konigsberg witnessed an extraordinary event—the coronation ceremony where Wilhelm I assumed kingship over Prussia—captured vividly here by an anonymous artist from 1936.