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Who was Frederick III's father?

  • Wilhelm I

  • Otto von Bismarck

  • Wilhelm II

  • Albert

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Wilhelm I was the father of Frederick III. Wilhelm I was the first emperor of a unified Germany, ruling from 1871 to 1888. Frederick III was his only son and successor, but he reigned for only 99 days before dying of throat cancer. Frederick III's short reign was marked by his liberal reforms and his efforts to improve relations with other European powers.
Frederick III: The Brief Reign of Germany's Enlightened Emperor

Frederick III: The Brief Reign of Germany's Enlightened Emperor

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