William (of Germany) I

King of Prussia (1861–88) and first German emperor (1871–88), born in Berlin, Germany, the second son of Frederick William III. His use of force during the 1848 revolution made him unpopular, and he was forced to leave Prussia temporarily for London. As king he consolidated the throne and strengthened the army, placing Bismarck at the head of the ministry. He was victorious against Denmark (1864), Austria (1866), and France (1871), and was then proclaimed emperor. The rapid rise of Socialism in Germany led to severe repressive measures, and he survived several attempts at assassination.

1027–1087), King of England, also known as William the Conqueror William I, Count of Nevers (1040–1083) William I, Count of Burgundy William I of Sicily (died 1166), King of Sicily William I of Scotland (1142–1214), King of Scots, also known as William the Lion William I, Count of Holland (c. 1167–1222) William I, Count of Hainaut (1286–1337) William I, Duke of Bavaria (1330–1388) William I, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg (1487–1559) William I of Orange (1533–1584), Stadtholder of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange, also known as William the Silent William I, Duke of Mantua (1538–1587) William I, Elector of Hesse (1743–1821) William I of the Netherlands (1772–1843), King of the Netherlands William I of Württemberg (1781–1864), King of Württemberg William I, German Emperor (1797–1888), also King of Prussia

In Africa, the title refers to:

William I of Bimbia

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