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Frederick was born
Frederick the Great was born in Berlin, Prussia from Frederick Wilhelm I, a Calvinist. -
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Frederick The Great
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Attempted escape
Frederick and his best friend Hans Herman von Katte attempted to escape from his abusive father. However, they were caught and Frederick was forced to watch the beheading of Hans, since his father spared him. -
Frederick gets married
Frederick married Elizabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern, which was arranged by his father. -
Frederick becomes ruler
Frederick II took the throne and became ruler of Prussia. -
War of Austrian Succession
War is declared upon Austrian ruler Maria Theresa for Silesia. -
Conclusion of War of Austrian Succession
The war of Austrian Succession ends with the Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle. Prussia ended up with Silesia which is what they wanted. -
Death of Frederick I
Frederick II's father passed away and left him with lots of wealth and a powerful army. -
Seven years' war
Frederick and his well prepared army crossed the frontier and then invaded Saxony, backed by France and Russia. -
Conclusion of Seven Years' war
The Seven Years' war ended resulting in the Treaties of Saint Petersburg, Hamburg, Paris and Hubertusburg. No territorial changes were made in Europe. -
Frederick dies
Frederick the Great passed away at his beloved palace outside of Berlin, the Sansssouci.
