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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.   
 
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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* [[LGBTQ Head of State]]
  
 
==Further Reading/Research==
 
==Further Reading/Research==

Revision as of 14:52, 9 November 2014

Frederick the Great

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.

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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