Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, ruled the German Empire from 1888 until 1918. Known for his dramatic personality, love of military uniforms, and bold speeches, he sought to transform Germany into a dominant global power. Under his rule, Germany expanded its navy, challenged British supremacy at sea, and pursued an assertive foreign policy known as Weltpolitik. Though not the sole cause of World War I, Wilhelm’s aggressive diplomacy and support for Austria-Hungary during