Frederick II of Prussia

Frederick II of Prussia (January 24, 1712–August 17, 1786) was a king of Prussia from the Hohenzollern dynasty, reigning from 1740 to 1786. He was one of the so-called "enlightened monarchs" (also refered to as "enlightened despots"). Because of his accomplishments he became known as Frederick the Great (German Friedrich der Gro?e).

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Frederick was the son of Frederick William I, the so-called "Soldier-King," who created a formidable army and efficient civil service. His mother was Sophia Dorothea of Hanover (1687–1757). Unlike her husband, Sophia was well-mannered and well-educated. Frederick was brought up by Huguenot governesses and tutors and learned French and German simultaneously.

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King Frederick II of Prussia Reviewing the Troops in 1778	King Frederick II of Prussia and the Marquis of Argens Inspecting the Construction of Sanssouci	Frederick William Ii of Prussia C.1770	Frederick Ii the Great of Prussia C.1770
Frederick II the Great	Frederick Ii as Crown Prince C.1735	Frederick Ii in the Crypt 1786	Frederick II (1712-86) the Great Illustration from "Frederic De Prusse" by E. Lange
King Frederick Ii and His Wife Elizabeth Christine 1758	Portrait of Frederick II the Great 1772	Frederick William III King of Prussia	The Smoking Council of Frederick William I of Prussia C.1737/8