King of Prussia facts for kids
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The monarchs of Prussia were the rulers of a powerful German state called Prussia. These rulers belonged to the House of Hohenzollern, a famous family. They were in charge from 1525, when Prussia began as the Duchy of Prussia.
How Prussia Began
The Duchy of Prussia started from something called the Teutonic Order. This was a group of Catholic knights, like crusaders, who had their own state. It was located along the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. The leader of the Teutonic Knights was called a Grand Master. The very last Grand Master, Albert, changed the state into the Duchy of Prussia.
Prussia Becomes a Great Power
Over time, the state of Prussia grew much larger and stronger. This happened through several wars and smart diplomatic moves during the 1700s. Prussia became so powerful that it was seen as a "Great Power" in Europe. This meant it was one of the most important and influential countries.
The German Empire and Prussia
In 1871, after a war called the Franco-Prussian War, a new country was formed: the German Empire. The King of Prussia at that time, Wilhelm I, became the first German Emperor. From then on, the King of Prussia was also the German Emperor. The title of German Emperor became the most important one. Even though Prussia was still a part of the empire, its king was now the emperor of all Germany.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Soberanos de Prusia para niños
