Historedia
Person

Wilhelm II

Events
2
Episodes
7
Years
1888–1890

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Wilhelm II, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. The Year of the Three Emperors: Wilhelm I dies, Friedrich III and Wilhelm II succeed

    1888

    Role: German Emperor

    1. 9 March 1888 · Berlin, GermanyDeath of Wilhelm I

      Wilhelm I died in Berlin on 9 March 1888 at age 90 after a short illness, ending his long reign.

    2. 9 March 1888 · Berlin, GermanyAccession of Friedrich III

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

    3. 15 June 1888 · PotsdamDeath of Friedrich III

      Friedrich III died on 15 June 1888 after a 99-day reign, having suffered from cancer and severe illness.

    4. 15 June 1888 · PotsdamAccession of Wilhelm II

      Wilhelm II succeeded his father Friedrich III in June 1888, becoming the third emperor of the year.

  2. Wilhelm II blocks renewal of the Anti-Socialist Laws

    1890

    Role: German Emperor (last German Emperor from 1888)

    1. 25 January 1890 · ReichstagReichstag Refuses Renewal

      The Reichstag voted against extending the Anti-Socialist Law on 25 January 1890, defeating Bismarck's proposal for a permanent or harsher law.

    2. 18 March 1890 · unspecified; no cited passage states the place of resignationBismarck Resigns

      Bismarck resigned at Wilhelm II's insistence on 18 March 1890, after the failed renewal and the strengthened Social Democrats played a decisive role in his dismissal.

    3. 30 September 1890 · German EmpireLaw Officially Lapses

      The Anti-Socialist Laws officially lapsed on 30 September 1890, after Bismarck had already resigned.

Sources

  1. Wilhelm II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
  2. Year of the Three Emperors Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07