Frederick II
King of Prussia, military strategist
ποΈJanuary 24, 1712 - August 17, 1786
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πBiography
Frederick II, known as Frederick the Great, was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786. He is famous for his military victories, his reorganization of Prussian armies, his patronage of the arts and the Enlightenment.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Transformed Prussia into a European great power
- β¦Renowned military strategist
- β¦Implemented Enlightened Absolutism reforms
π¬Famous Quotes
"A crown is merely a hat that lets the rain in.
"The greatest and noblest pleasure which we have in this world is to discover new truths; and the next is to shake off old prejudices.
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