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Frederick flees to england
at a very young age Frederick II and his friend, Lieutenant Katte, leave for England. -
The death of Lieutenant Katte
After being caught, Frederick II is forced to watch the beheading of his friend. -
Frederick II is put in prison
shortly after the death of his friend, Frederick II is put in prison for six months. -
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Frederick learns the ways of his father
Frederick gives in to the ways of his father and learns how to run a country and govern people. -
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learns about philosophy
between 1733 and 1740, Frederick II studies philosophy with which he will use to rule Prussia. -
king Frederick dies
king Frederick dies, and Frederick II steps up to the throne determined to rule better than his father. -
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studies with Voltaire
Frederick lives with a famous philosopher known as Voltaire for five years, to learn from him. -
German league of princes
Frederick organizes the German League of Princes.
