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Frederick was born
Parents are William I and Sophia Dorothea of Hanover -
Frederick runs from home
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. -
Frederick becomes colonel of english military
Frederick becomes the colonel of commandment of Ruppin -
Frederick's accomplices get executed
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. -
Frederick becomes king
Frederick was chosen to be king through the people that were around him and was chosen for his political statement. -
Frederick invades Silesia
Frederick takes control of Silesia -
Frederick wins battle of Czeslau
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Frederick is ceased from England
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Begins second Silesian War
Bohemia -
Frederick Passes away
Frederick was a known ruler for his unique beliefs, unlike his father.