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Birth
Frederick the Great was born to Frederick William and Sophia Dorothea in the Kingdom of Prussia on January24, 1712. He was crowned prince shortly after his birth. -
Became King
After the death of his father, Frederick William I, Frederick the great became the king of Prussia. -
First Silesian War
With a goal to expand the Prussian empire, Frederick invades the territory of Silesia in Austira. This was Stared the Austrian Sucession, -
Conquering of Silesia
Frederick makes peace with Silesia and becomes the ruler of the region. Between 1744 and 1745 Austria tried to retake Silesia from Prussia, but in the Treaty of Dresden, Frederick forces Austrian ruler Maria Theresa to adhere to previous boundaries. -
Seven Year War begins
The war in Europe began in 1756 when Frederick II invaded Austria’s ally Saxony in order to deny a base for -
Seven year war ends
The seven year war ends, with Frederick getting to keep Silesia, but wothout new territorys. His counrty became knownas one of the most powerful in europe. -
Signs the first Partition of Poland
Frederick signs a treaty along with Russia and Austria that partitions Poland and removes 1/3 of its land area. The three countries divide up the land. -
Furstenbund
Frederick leads Furstenbud, an allience of all protastant princes from the holy empire. -
Death
Frederick the Great died in Potsdam, Germany.
