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Parents are William I and Sophia Dorothea of Hanover
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Frederick was abused by his father William I because of Frederick did not share the ideas that his father had of a good ruler. Frederick left home and went on a journey with the king of South Germany when he was 18.
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Frederick becomes the colonel of commandment of Ruppin
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Frederick had two partners while running away from William I, Lieutenant Katte and Lieutenant Keith. Once the court marshal found out about this, he sentenced the two to 2 years in prison. Once William I got word of this, he had both of the Lieutenants to be executed. This really pushed Frederick of the edge, and Frederick ran away, not returning for 5 years.
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Frederick was chosen to be king through the people that were around him and was chosen for his political statement.
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Frederick takes control of Silesia
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Bohemia
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Frederick was a known ruler for his unique beliefs, unlike his father.
