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Childhood Training
He went under strict military training, and an harsh education regime. -
Challenges his title
He does not believe that he had been given the supreme right to rule by God, to spite his father, and make him angry. -
Failed Escape
Frederick tries to escape Prussia to peruse philosophy and arts, and fails. -
execution
he is forced to watch his friend get executed for helping him escape -
Father's Influence
His father was pushing for him to become a militaristic ruler like he was, and he wanted to peruse arts, he Shifted to his fathers point of view after his friend was executed. -
Stripped of Title
Frederick has his military title removed after he is caught trying to escape -
Marriage
He marries Princess Elizabeth of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel -
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Art Influence
He spent a brief time in Rheinsberg studying music and literature, and excelled at the flute. -
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Radical Government Reforms
He improved the government administration and increased the nation's wealth and finances. -
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Enlightenment
During this time, he brought in many philosophers and enlightenment preachers and wanted to increase the music and arts in Prussia. -
Death
one of his closest family members, his sister dies, and it devastates him.
