Wilhelm II - Prinzenbau Stuttgart, Germany, BW
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This is the so-called 'Prinzenbau' (Pince' Palace) in the center of Stuttgart, Germany, Baden-Württemberg. It was the birthplace of King Wilhelm II of Württemberg.
Waymark Code: WMGH2G
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 03/05/2013
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This is the so-called 'Prinzenbau' (Pince' Palace) in the center of Stuttgart, Germany, Baden-Württemberg. It was the birthplace of King Wilhelm II of Württemberg.
Wilhelm was the forth and last King of the Kindom of Württemberg from 1891 until 1918.
He was born in the so-called 'Prinzenbau' (Prince' Palace) at 25 February 1848.
There's an old plaque for this event. You can find it by walking through the gate at the building.
Nowadays the building is used by the Justizministerium (Ministry of Justice).
Text of Plaque:
Im Prinzenbau wurde am 25. Februar 1848 geboren Wilhelm II. König von Württemberg im Volk geliebt und verehrt.
(In the Prince' Palace was born on 25 Feburary 1848 Wilhelm II King of Württemberg loved and venerated by the people)
Name of Famous Person: King Wilhelm II King of Württemberg
Physical Address: Schillerplatz, ´70173 Stuttgart, Germany
What is this person famous for?:
the last king of Württemberg
Website verifying legitimacy of site: [Web Link]
Personal Experience:
great old building surrounded by other old buildings
Other information about area:
nearby are several tourist attractions like the Altes Schloss (Old Palace), Neues Schloss (New Palace) or the Markthalle (Market Hall)
Additional Website verifying Site legitimacy: Not listed
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