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Accession of Friedrich III

When
9 March 1888
Where
Berlin, Germany
Part of
The Year of the Three Emperors: Wilhelm I dies, Friedrich III and Wilhelm II succeed

Friedrich III became German Emperor and King of Prussia on 9 March 1888, following the death of his father.

Upon Wilhelm I's death, the thrones passed to Friedrich III. He had previously served as German Crown Prince for seventeen years and Crown Prince of Prussia for twenty-seven years. His accession marked the second phase of the Year of the Three Emperors, though his reign would be extremely brief.

Sources

  1. Frederick III, German Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
  2. Wilhelm II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08

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