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Frederick's friend killed by his father.
Frederick's father was very abusive and a fed up, 18 year old Frederick decided to run away with his childhood friend Hans Herman von Katte. His father caught them and promptly had Hans's head removed as an example for Frederick. -
Frederick begins to study political administration.
Frederick's father releases him from prison, in exchange, Frederick must begin political study to prepare for his future role. -
Frederick attends his sister's wedding
Frederick and his sister Wilhelmina shared a good bond throughout their whole lives. -
Frederick marries Elizabeth Christine of Brunswick-Bevern.
Frederick's father arranges a marriage between him and Christine, purely politically, and it turned unsuccessful. -
Freemasons and Enlightenment
Frederick joined the freemasons as of 1738 and followed closely in the French enlightenment. He worked with many key figures including Voltaire himself. -
Erotic Poetry
Frederick was known for his interesting poetry and his literary skills, which were very advanced for the time. He wrote to his Italian "friend" Francesco Algarotti who he met in Konigsberg. -
Frederick becomes King of Prussia
Frederick's father died and he ascended to the throne. He immediately gets involved in the big pants politics of Europe. -
Queen Elisabeth of Russia dies.
A major player on the world staged had passed and Frederick knew he had to make actions in accords. -
Frederick has a son.
Frederick and his wife Frederika Louisa of Hesse-Darmstadt. gave birth to a son, extending the bloodline. -
Frederick alligns with the Princes.
Frederick formed the Furstenbund, an alliance of Protestant princes from the Holy Roman Empire united in protecting German sovereignty.
