Nicholas II of Russia last ethnically Russian ancestor being Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia (1708–1728), daughter of Peter the Great. Nicholas was related to several monarchs in Europe. His mother's siblings included Kings Frederick VIII of Denmark and George I of Greece, as well as the United Kingdom's Queen Alexandra (consort of King Edward VII). Nicholas, his wife Alexandra, and German Emperor Wilhelm II were all first cousins of King George V of the United Kingdom. Nicholas was also a first cousin of both King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway, as well as King Christian X of Denmark and King Constantine
Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge Post released a 1.45-euro stamp to commemorate the centennial of the bridge. "This article was translated from the on December 15, 2006." Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge The Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge ( or "Emperor William Bridge") is a swing bridge in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and the town's landmark. The Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge connects the beach ("Südstrandpromenade") with the South Quarter. Construction began in 1905, and at its completion in 1907 it was Europe's longest swing bridge. The design scheme was created by Ernst Troschel, construction was executed by MAN Nuremberg. In 1998 the rotary mechanics of the southern part of the bridge were