On the death of Emperor Wilhelm I of Germany, he is succeeded by his son Friedrich III, but his reign only lasts 99 days as on his accession, he is already suffering from terminal cancer of the larynx. From June, therefore, the throne passes to Frederick's son Wilhelm II, who rules until the collapse of the German Empire in the aftermath of the First World War.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Friedrich III becomes Emperor of Germany". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18990, accessed 26 April 2024.]
