Royalties born on January 27

Take a focused look at the royalties born on January 27. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1859 Kaiser Wilhelm

  Kaiser Wilhelm II was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, ruling from 1888 until his abdication in 1918 at the end of World War I. He played a significant role in the politics of late 19th and early 20th-century Europe, particularly in the events leading up to World War I. [bio]