Frederick the Great

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    Frederick the Great

  • Frederick Honhenzollern born

    Frederick Honhenzollern born
    Frederick the Great was Born under King Frederick William and Queen Sophia Dorothea.

  • Marries Princess Elizabeth Christina

    Marries Princess Elizabeth Christina
    Frederick the Great is forced to marry Elizabeth Christina of Brunswick-Bevern when he is 21 years old.
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    First Silesian War

    Frederick the Great conquers Silesia.

  • Frederick William (Father) dies and Frederick the Great takes throne

    Frederick William (Father) dies and Frederick the Great takes throne
    In summer of 1740, Frederick the Great takes throne of Prussia. Frederick William dies in 1740.

  • Treaty of Westminister

    Treaty of Westminister
    Frederick the Great and George II sign the Treaty of Westminister.

  • Frederick invades saxony

    Frederick invades saxony
    Frederick the great invades saxony: seven years war begins.
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    Seven years war

    Seven years war.

  • Fredericks sister dies

    Fredericks sister dies
    Fredericks sister Wilhelmina dies.

  • Death of Frederick the Great

    Death of Frederick the Great
    Frederick the Great dies at Sans Souci from cough, asthma, and a sinus infection.