Wilhelm I (1797-1888). King of Prussia and German Emperor. Proclamation of Wilhelm I as the first German Emperor in the Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles, on January 18th, 1871. Otto von Bismarck read out the proclamation. Engraving by A. Closs.

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