Fritz Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Foundation of the German Empire In a simple ceremony in the Hall of mirrors in Versailles, König Wilhelm (I.) of Prussia was proclaimed as the German Emperor, 150 years to this day Painting by Anton von Werner Naming of those present at the ceremony The 18. January 1701 had been the birth of the Prussian state as Friedrich III. of Brandenburg was proclaimed King of Prussia in Königsberg. (320 years to the day) 2 paintings by Anton von Werner of the Coronation in Königsberg in 1701. These paintings hung in the Ruhmeshalle in Berlin, which was destroyed in World War 2 2-Mark piece commemorating the 200th anniversary of the foundation of Prussia in 1701 (1901) A commemorative postage stamp of 2001 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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