Frederick the Great

By s-jkeeley

  • Birth of Frederick the Great

    Birth of Frederick the Great
    Born in Berlin, Germany

  • Escape attempt

    Frederick II makes an attempt to escape but caught by his father and for punishment, Frederick was forced to watch his friend get executed.

  • Marrige

    Marrige
    Frederick II marries Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Berverm

  • Father's passing

    Father's passing
    Frederick's father passes away and ascended the throne and became the king of Prussia

  • Prussia

    Prussia consisted of scattered territories across central Europe

  • Invasion of Silesia

    Invasion of Silesia
    Frederick II and Prussia invade Silesia, forcing Maria Theresa to cede.

  • Control of Silesia

    Control of Silesia
    Austria tries to regain control of Silesia, after Prussia's invasion of Silesia.

  • Austro-Russian

    Austro-Russian forces Frederick and Britain to reduce despair

  • Defensive Alliance

    Frederick and Catherine sign a defensive alliance

  • Death

    Frederick the Great passes away during the rule of Prussia.