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Title
Wilhelm I
Caption
Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871. After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, as a gesture of further humiliation of the French, on 18 January 1871 Wilhlem I was crowned as the first Emperor of Germany in the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles, the palace built by Louis XIV of France. From "The Graphic". (London, 1871). Wood engraving.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07102_390006394
License type
Rights managed
Available size
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