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Frederick the Great was Born
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Katte, Frederick's friend, was executed
When Frederick and his friend were caught trying to run away, Frederick's father had his friend executed in front of Frederick. -
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Frederick was first imprisoned
After Frederick's attempt to escape Prussia, he was imprisoned in his father's house in Kustrin. -
Wilhelmina married Prince of Bayreuth
Wilhelmina is wed to Prince Frederick of Bayreuth. -
Frederick married Elizabeth
Frederick marries Elizabeth Christina of Duke Ferdinand (Brunswick-Bevern) according to his father's wishes -
Frederick Attacked Silesia
In December 1740, Frederick took Silesia from Austria with little resistance. This was his first battle fought as king. -
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Frederick the Great Rules
Frederick the Great (Frederick II) ruled Prussia for 46 years, the longest of any king of Prussia. -
Frederick's Father died
At the age 52, Frederick's father, the king, died. -
Frederick's Mother Died
On July 2nd Frederick received word that his mother had passed away. -
Wilhelmina Died
In 1758 Wilhelmina, one of Frederick's closest friends, died. -
Empress Elizabeth of Russia Died
In 1762, Elizabeth of Russia died, virtually ending the Seven Years War and saving Frederick's life. -
Voltaire died
In 1778, death claimed and old friend of Fredericks, Voltaire. Frederick had gone through many phases with him, and his death delivered a blow that Frederick never recovered from. -
League of Princes
Frederick organized the League of Princes (Fürstenbund), beginning with the alliance of Prussia, Hanover and Saxony -
Frederick Died
On the 17th, Frederick died. Multiple accounts report that his last words were along the lines of "My greyhounds need blankets".
