# Frederick III - German Emperor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/frederick-iii-1888
Reign: 1888
Born-Died: 1831 - 1888
Dynasty: Hohenzollern
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_III,_German_Emperor

Liberal-minded emperor who reigned only 99 days before dying of throat cancer.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Wilhelm I](https://germany-history.com/rulers/wilhelm-i)
- Succeeded by: [Wilhelm II](https://germany-history.com/rulers/wilhelm-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1888 - [Year of the Three Emperors](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1888-year-of-the-three-emperors)