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Birth
The son of Frederick William I and Sophia Dorothea of Hanover. -
Frederick II Escapes
Frederick tried to escape to England to have more freedom from his abusive father. -
Married
Frederick got married to Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Bevern, but divorced her soon after -
Accession of Power
After his father, Frederick William I, died he became the next ruler of Prussia. -
La Jouissance
Frederick the Great wrote his first poem after he became the ruler of Prussia. -
War of Austrian Succession Begins
Frederick and his army invade Silesia unannounced which causes Maria Theresa to try and defend her land. -
State Opera Unter den Linden
Frederick ordered Georg Wenceslaus von Knobelsdorff to build him the opera house to show his appreciation for music. -
End of War of Austrian Succession
The war ends with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, but Prussia continues to control Silesia. -
Established Asiatic Trading Company
The Asiatic Trading Company was located at the port of Emden to promote trading among other countries. -
Seven Years' War Begins
Frederick II attacks Saxony which was an Austrian ally. -
End of Seven Years' War
British and Prussia won the war after Russia withdrew from it. -
First Partition of Poland
Prussia, Austria, and Russia signed a treaty that partitioned Poland. -
Death/End of Reign
Frederick the Great rules until he dies.
