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German Emperorpronounced [ˈdɔʏtʃɐ ˈkaɪzɐ] ) was the official title of the head of state hereditary ruler German Empire. A specifically chosen term, it was introduced with the 1 January 1871 constitution and lasted until the official abdication of Wilhelm II on 9 November 1918. [1]

The unification of Germany ( German: Deutsche Einigung, pronounced [ˈdɔʏtʃə ˈʔaɪnɪɡʊŋ] i) was a process of building the first nation-state for Germans with federal features based on the concept of Lesser Germany (one without Habsburgs ' multi-ethnic Austria or its German-speaking part).

The emperor of Germany 19 January, 1871 Berlin, Wednesday A proclamation of the King of Prussia to the German people has been forwarded to the Upper and Lower Donau of the Prussian Diet. It...

William I commanded in person in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71, received the surrender of Napoleon III at Sedan, and was proclaimed (Jan. 18, 1871) emperor of Germany in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles (see Germany ). Although William often disagreed with Bismarck's policies, he ultimately was always persuaded by his chancellor.

Wilhelm I of Germany. Kaiser Wilhelm I ( Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig von Hohenzollern; 22 March 1797 – 9 March 1888) of the Hohenzollern family was a king of Prussia from January 2, 1861 – 9 March 1888. He was the first German Emperor (18 January 1871 – 9 March 1888). In English, his first name means "William", which is sometimes used instead.