# The Kaiser — The Great Impersonation character guide

> The Kaiser in The Great Impersonation by E. Phillips Oppenheim.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Wilhelm

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

German Emperor referenced as the ultimate authority behind the plot.

## In the story

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/vi)

Seaman discusses the Kaiser's role as a medium for the counsellors' ideas and his suitability to lead Germany.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/xiv)

Holds an audience with Dominey; rebukes him for past crimes but offers a chance at rehabilitation through espionage in England.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/xvi)

Referenced in Seaman's speech and in the letter to Dominey, commanding his marriage to Princess Stephanie.

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