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May 23, 2024 · The House of Hohenzollern (/ ˌ h oʊ ə n ˈ z ɒ l ər n /, US also /-n ˈ z ɔː l-,-n t ˈ s ɔː l-/; German: Haus Hohenzollern, pronounced [ˌhaʊs hoːənˈtsɔlɐn] ⓘ; Romanian: Casa de Hohenzollern) is a formerly royal (and from 1871 to 1918, imperial) German dynasty whose members were variously princes, electors, kings and emperors ...
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4 days ago · The Origins of the Hohenzollern Dynasty. To fully appreciate the grandeur of Hohenzollern Castle, one must first delve into the illustrious history of the Hohenzollern family. This noble house, whose roots can be traced back to the 11th century, played a pivotal role in shaping the course of German history (Carlyle, 1858). The Hohenzollerns ...
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May 20, 2024 · The early rulers came from several different dynasties, but from 1415 Brandenburg and its successor states were ruled by the House of Hohenzollern for over 500 years. From 1618 onward, Brandenburg was ruled in personal union with the Duchy of Prussia .
2 days ago · Wilhelm II (Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert; 27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941) was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia from 1888 until his abdication in 1918, which marked the end of the German Empire and the House of Hohenzollern's 300-year reign in Prussia and 500-year reign in Brandenburg.
May 9, 2024 · Frederick William was the elector of Brandenburg (1640–88), who restored the Hohenzollern dominions after the devastations of the Thirty Years’ War—centralizing the political administration, reorganizing the state finances, rebuilding towns and cities, developing a strong army, and acquiring clear.
May 13, 2024 · Albert was the last grand master of the Teutonic Knights from 1510 to 1525, and the first duke of Prussia (from 1525). He was a Protestant German ruler known chiefly for ending the Teutonic Knights’ government of East Prussia and founding a hereditary dukedom in its place.
May 16, 2024 · In 1838, Prussia’s first railroad line was built – between Berlin and Potsdam. The last chapter of Hohenzollern history at Potsdam was written by German Emperor William II who had Cecilienhof palace built for his son and heir. However, on November 9, 1918, he had to abdicate and went into exile.
