Difference between revisions of "Frederick the Great"
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==Country== | ==Country== | ||
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==Notable Achievements== | ==Notable Achievements== | ||
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| − | Established Prussia as a military might and major European power. | + | Established Prussia as a military might and major European power, particularly through success in the Seven Years War. Notable for modernizing the civil service of the country. Had a relationship with Hans Hermann von Katte as a young prince - when his father found out, he had von Katte executed. Once king, he was known for his male-only court. |
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * http://www.biography.com/people/frederick-ii-9301742 | ||
| + | * http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/frederick_great.html | ||
| + | * http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/217849/Frederick-II | ||
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Revision as of 20:40, 12 July 2014
Contents
Country
Prussian
Birth - Death
1712 - 1786
Occupation
Politics
Notable Achievements
Head of State
Description
Established Prussia as a military might and major European power, particularly through success in the Seven Years War. Notable for modernizing the civil service of the country. Had a relationship with Hans Hermann von Katte as a young prince - when his father found out, he had von Katte executed. Once king, he was known for his male-only court.
