# Frederick III, German Emperor

_As King of Prussia German Emperor (1831–1888)_

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> Frederick III, or Friedrich III, was German Emperor and King of Prussia for 99 days from 9 March 1888 until his death in June that year, during the Year of the Three Emperors.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 18 October 1831 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58600#P569))
- **Place of birth:** New Palace ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58600#P19))
- **Died:** 15 June 1888 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58600#P570))
- **Place of death:** New Palace ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58600#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Kingdom of Prussia; German Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58600#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58600#P106))
- **Education:** University of Bonn ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58600#P69))
- **Spouse:** Victoria, Princess Royal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58600#P26))
- **Positions held:** German Emperor (9 March 1888 – 15 June 1888); King of Prussia (9 March 1888 – 15 June 1888) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58600#P39))
- **Awards:** Pour le Mérite; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece; Order of the Black Eagle; Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre; Order of St. Andrew; Order of St. George, 4th class; Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky; Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class; Order of St. George, 2nd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class; Order of the Redeemer; Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary; Military Order of Maria Theresa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58600#P166))

## Questions

**When was Frederick III, German Emperor born?**  
Frederick III, German Emperor was born on 18 October 1831 in New Palace.

**What positions has Frederick III, German Emperor held?**  
Positions held by Frederick III, German Emperor include: German Emperor (1888–1888); King of Prussia (1888–1888).

**Where did Frederick III, German Emperor study?**  
Frederick III, German Emperor was educated at University of Bonn.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Frederick III, German Emperor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_III%2C_German_Emperor) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q58600](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58600) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Friedrich III.png by Reichard & Lindener (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Friedrich_III.png)

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## Cite this page

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