Haus Hohenzollern
Von ihrer schwäbischen Festung bis zu den Höhen des preußischen und deutschen Königtums schuf das Haus Hohenzollern eine Dynastie, die fast ein Jahrtausend lang das Schicksal Mitteleuropas prägte.
"Nihil Sine Deo"
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 1061–1918
- Founder
- Burkhard I
- Region
- Europe
- Religion
- Protestant
Notable Rulers
Burkhard I
Count of Zollern
Reign: 1050 – 1061
FounderBurkhard I stands at the shadowy threshold of recorded Hohenzollern history, a figure whose life emerges only in fragmen...
Frederick VI (Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg)
Elector of Brandenburg
Reign: 1415 – 1440
Frederick VI, later known as Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg, stands as a defining figure in the early Hohenzollern ...
Frederick William (The Great Elector)
Elector of Brandenburg
Reign: 1640 – 1688
Frederick William, known to history as the Great Elector, emerges from contemporary chronicles not merely as a reformer,...
Frederick II (Frederick the Great)
King of Prussia
Reign: 1740 – 1786
Frederick II, remembered as Frederick the Great, emerges from the historical record as a figure of striking complexity, ...
Wilhelm II
German Emperor and King of Prussia
Reign: 1888 – 1918
Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, stands as one of history’s most controversial monarchs—a figure...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
First Mention of Zollern
The ancestral seat of the Hohenzollern family is first cited in a document, establishing the family's early presence in Swabia.
Appointment as Burgraves of Nuremberg
Frederick III of Zollern is appointed Burgrave of Nuremberg by Emperor Henry VI, marking the Hohenzollerns’ entry into Franconian and imperial politics.
Frederick VI Invested as Elector of Brandenburg
Frederick VI receives the Electorate of Brandenburg from Emperor Sigismund, establishing Hohenzollern rule in the north.
Secularization of Prussia
Albert of Brandenburg-Ansbach becomes the first Duke of Prussia, transforming the Teutonic Order’s holdings into a secular duchy under Hohenzollern control.
Union of Brandenburg and Prussia
Brandenburg and Prussia are united under Hohenzollern rule, creating a powerful new territorial base.
Frederick William Becomes Great Elector
Frederick William ascends as Elector of Brandenburg, initiating major military and administrative reforms.
Frederick I Crowned King in Prussia
Frederick I crowns himself King in Prussia at Königsberg, elevating the Hohenzollerns to royal status.
Frederick the Great’s Accession
Frederick II (Frederick the Great) becomes King of Prussia, ushering in an era of military and cultural achievement.
Proclamation of the German Empire
Wilhelm I of Prussia is proclaimed German Emperor at Versailles, with the Hohenzollerns presiding over a unified Germany.
Wilhelm II Becomes Emperor
Wilhelm II ascends to the throne, marking the final phase of Hohenzollern rule.
Abdication of Wilhelm II
Wilhelm II abdicates following Germany's defeat in World War I, ending the Hohenzollern monarchy.
Death of the Last Emperor in Exile
Wilhelm II dies in exile in the Netherlands, closing a chapter in the dynasty’s history.
Connected Across The Archives
Explore specific connections to other archives—civilizations, conflicts, companies, and treaties that share history with this dynasty.
Civilization Archive
(5)Austrian Empire
The House of Hohenzollern and the Austrian Empire shaped Central European politics, influencing 19th-century power struggles and alliances.
Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire's existence during the Hohenzollern rise influenced European cultural and political developments, affecting regional alliances.
Holy Roman Empire
The Hohenzollerns' influence within the Holy Roman Empire affected its political structure and territorial conflicts, shaping European history.
Kingdom of Prussia
The Hohenzollerns' rule over Prussia was instrumental in German unification, altering the European political landscape in the 19th century.
Ottoman Empire
The Hohenzollerns' interactions with the Ottoman Empire through alliances and wars shaped European geopolitics during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Conflict Archive
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Treaty Archive
(2)Treaty of Trianon
The Treaty of Trianon reduced Hungary's territory, weakening Hohenzollern influence and reshaping Central European borders after World War I.
Treaty of Versailles (1919)
The Treaty of Versailles dismantled the German Empire, ending Hohenzollern rule and altering European power dynamics post-World War I.
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