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Timeline of Frederick William II

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    Timeline of Frederick William II

    lived 1712-1786, reigned 1740-1786

  • Frederick's birth

    Frederick's birth
    The Great Elector's son is born.

  • Frederick invades Silesia

    Frederick invades Silesia
    This begins the War of theAustrian Succession.

  • War of Austrian Succession ends

    War of Austrian Succession ends
    Frederick seizes Silesia through the Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle in 1748

  • Diplomatic revolution

    Diplomatic revolution
    Prussia allied with Great Britain, and Prussia's former ally, France, joined up with Austria.

  • Seven Years War begins

    Seven Years War begins
    Frederick invades Saxony, resulting in the start of the war,

  • Seven years War ends

    Seven years War ends
    Frederick ended the war by signing the Treaty of Hubertsburg.
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    War of Bavarian Succession

    Elector Maximillain Joseph dies, and Austria claimed part of Bavaria, this resulted in frederick defending German princes and began the short war.

  • Frederick the Great dies

    Frederick the Great dies
    The Great King of Prussia ends his reign.