The essence of nationality is demarcation from the outside … - Wilhelm II

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The essence of nationality is demarcation from the outside world by a definite boundary to correspond with the personal characteristics of a nation and its racial idiosyncrasies.

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Wilhelm II of Germany (27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941), born Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Preußen, was the last German Emperor (Kaiser) and the last King (König) of Prussia, ruling from 1888 to 1918. He abdicated during the November Revolution, and fled to exile in the Netherlands.

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Alternative Names: Frederick William Victor Albert of Prussia • Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albrecht von Preußen • Friedrich Wilhelm Emperor William II • Wilhelm II, German Emperor • German Emperor Wilhelm II • Wilhelm II. • William II • Wilhelm II of Germany • Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern • Kaiser Wilhelm II • Emperor Willlam

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