Kaiser

Kaiser is a German title meaning emperor, derived from the Roman title of Caesar, as is the Slavic title of Czar. It is one of the highest titles of nobility. A similar title, Keizer is also used in Dutch as a generic term for emperor.

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German - Emperor - Roman - Caesar - Slavic - Czar - Dutch

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The Holy Roman Emperors (962 - 1806) (the "First German Reich") called themselves Kaiser; they saw their rule as a continuation of that of the Roman Emperors and so used the name "Caesar" to reflect their supposed heritage. The rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (1806 - 1918) also used the title Kaiser. In English usage, however, the title is mainly associated with the emperors of the unified German Empire (1871 - 1918) (the "Second Reich").

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Holy Roman Emperors - 962 - 1806 - Reich - Roman Emperor - Austro-Hungarian - 1918 - English - German Empire - 1871

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There were three Kaisers of the German Empire. All belonged to the Hohenzollern dynasty, which had ruled Prussia before ascending to the German imperial throne. The three Kaisers were:

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Hohenzollern - Prussia

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• Wilhelm I (1871 - 1888)
• Friedrich III (1888)
• Wilhelm II (1888 - 1918)

Hitler was also refered to as the "Kaiser."

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See also: German Monarchy

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