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William II of Württemberg

Wilhelm II, King of Württemberg (25 February 1848-2 October 1921) was son of Prince Friedrich of Württemberg (1808-1870) and his wife Catherine of Württemberg (1821-1898), daughter of King William I of Württemberg. In 1891 he succeeded his uncle, Karl I, as King of Württemberg.


He was born in Stuttgart. On 15 February 1877 at Arolsen in Waldeck he married Georgine Henriette Marie of Waldeck-Pyrmont (1857-1882). They had one daughter, Pauline. On 8 April 1886 at Bückeburg, he married Charlotte zu Schaumburg-Lippe (1864-1946)

He became a Generalfeldmarschall. He was deposed from the throne in 1918, along with the other German rulers.

He died in Bebenhausen.


See also: Rulers of Württemberg

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