List of Emperors of Germany (Age of Kings)

The Emperor of Germany is the primary head of state within Germany. Officially known only as the German Emperor, those that hold the title are considered "First Among Equals" of all of Germany's monarchs and, by the German constitution, is also the King of Prussia. As such, all emperors have been of the Hohenzollern dynasty.

When the position was first created in 1871 in the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War, the Emperor possessed considerable powers within the constitution, as he could declare war, appoint the Chancellor, and conduct international diplomacy with minimal oversight. The tenure of Wilhelm II saw considerable changes from the so-called "October Constitution", which limited much of the Emperor's actual powers, placing them in the hands of the Chancellor or Reichstag. The Emperor became, and remains, a mostly ceremonial position with few powers.