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Hans Hermann von Katte executed
Frederick and his friend Katte tried to escape Prussia but felt guilty and turned themselves in. They were tried with treason due to their military backgrounds. Frederick was able to be royally pardoned but Katte wasn't and was tried for execution. Frederick was forced to watch, -
Married
He married Elisabeth Christine relative to Austrian Habsburgs -
Fredrick writes the anti-machiavel
A counter essay to Machiavel's work -
Father (Frederick the First) Died
Their relationship was bitter ever since the Hans Hermann incident -
Acquire Silesia from Austria
Was one of the first things that Frederick wanted to do in his time as king. Led to massive advantage in European power. He acquired it from the treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle. -
Sister (Wilhelmine) Died
Was a childhood friend of Frederick the Great -
Treaty of Hubertusburg
One of Frederick's greatest successes in his career since he managed to peacefully solve the seven year war between all parties.