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Born in Berlin, Germany
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Attempted to escape from father
Attempeted to escape with his friend in hans van katte in 1730 but was soon found by his father. KAtte was beheaded right in front of frericks presence. -
Imprisoned by his father
After his attemp to escape, fredericks father imprisoned him for a year to show him a lesson. -
Married to Elisabeth in 1733
On June 2nd, 1733 Frederick was married to Elisabeth Christine Von Braunschweig- Beven but the realshionship did not last long. -
Took place of throne
Frederick ascended the throne upon the death of his father in 1740. -
Invaded Silesia in 1740
In 1740 Frederick invaded Silesia using a justification of an obscure treaty from 1537. -
First war of of Austrian succession
The war took place from 1740- 1742 after Frederick had invaded. -
Second war of the Austrian succession
The war took place bewtween 1744-1745 and Frederick was successful in both of the wars. -
Invaded Saxony and Seven Year War 1756
This invasion by Frederick was the reason causing the seven year war between the years of 1756-1763. -
Modernization of Prussia
After the seven year war, Frederick managed to transform Prussia to an econimally strong and a politically reformed state. -
Died in Potsdam Germany
Passed away while sittng in his armchair in his study
