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Well, did the Germans have a king? That’s a good question! It depends on which period of German history you’re talking about. Before 1871, Germany was made up of many small states and each one had its own ruler - some were kings, some were dukes or princes. After 1871, Germany became an empire and the emperor was Kaiser Wilhelm I. So in a way, you could say that yes, the Germans did have a king - but it wasn’t until after 1871!
What Did Germans Call Their King? [Solved]
Well, the German Emperor was a big deal! He was the head honcho of the German Empire and had a fancy title to prove it. Plus, he was an inherited ruler - so it ran in the family. You could say he had it made!
The Germanic Kingdoms: During the Middle Ages, a number of Germanic kingdoms emerged in what is now Germany. These included the Franks, Saxons, Bavarians, and Thuringians. Each kingdom was ruled by a king who had absolute power over his people and lands.
The Holy Roman Empire: In 962 AD, Otto I was crowned as the first Holy Roman Emperor by Pope John XII in Rome. This marked the beginning of a long period of rule by German kings over much of Central Europe until 1806 when Napoleon dissolved it.
The Habsburg Dynasty: From 1438 to 1740, the Habsburg dynasty held sway over much of Central Europe including Austria and parts of Germany and Italy. They were one of the most powerful royal families in Europe during this time period and their influence extended far beyond their own borders into other countries such as Hungary and Bohemia (now part of Czech Republic).
Prussia: Prussia was an independent kingdom from 1701 to 1871 when it became part of Germany after unification under Otto von Bismarck’s leadership in 1871-1890s . Prussian kings were known for their strong military might which helped them expand their territory significantly during this time period.
Kaiser Wilhelm II: Kaiser Wilhelm II was the last German emperor before World War I began in 1914 which led to his abdication in 1918 after Germany
Germans didn’t have a king; they had an emperor. The last German emperor was Wilhelm II, who abdicated in 1918 at the end of World War I. After that, Germany became a republic and no longer had a monarch.
