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Fredrick the Great:

King of Prussia

•Born in Berlin into the House of Hohenzollern (which is a noble family and royal dynasty of electors) on January 24, 1712.

•Son of Frederick William I of Prussia and Princess Sophia-Dorothea of Hanover.

•Frederick’s father was authoritarian (which is a form of social organization characterized by absolute obedience to authority) and quick-tempered.

•Frederick’s mother was well-educated and loved the richness of life.

•Frederick’s mother educated him very well with poetry, French culture, and the Greek and Roman classics. However, his father disapproved of such things and forced him into the military at a young age. Frederick’s father also abused him and was strict.

•Frederick’s father arranged for him a marriage to Elizabeth Christine of Brunswick-Bevern in 1733. But Frederick quickly separated from her and showed no interest in women.

• Frederick established universal religious toleration

and granted freedom of the press in Prussia.

• Frederick encouraged religious freedom, and even

built a Roman Catholic cathedral in Berlin.

• Frederick’s religious policies were greatly influenced

by The Enlightenment which was an intellectual

movement in the Eighteenth Century.

• Some examples showing his religious toleration was

keeping Jesuits as teachers in Prussia because he

recognized their educational skills were valuable for

the nation and allowing Jewish merchants and bankers,

Huguenot citizens, and Jesuit teachers to openly use

their skills in Prussia.

• “Catholics, Lutherans, Reformed, Jews and other

Christian sects live in this state, and live together in

peace.”- From Frederick II, Political Testament.

• Frederick established universal religious toleration and granted freedom of the press in Prussia.

• Frederick encouraged religious freedom, and even built a Roman Catholic cathedral in Berlin.

• Frederick’s religious policies were greatly influenced by The Enlightenment which was an intellectual movement in the Eighteenth Century.

• Some examples showing his religious toleration was keeping Jesuits as teachers in Prussia because he recognized their educational skills were valuable for the nation and allowing Jewish merchants and bankers, Huguenot citizens, and Jesuit teachers to openly use their skills in Prussia.

• “Catholics, Lutherans, Reformed, Jews and other Christian sects live in this state, and live together in peace.”- From Frederick II, Political Testament.

• Frederick’s form of government is called enlightened despotism or benevolent despotism which was where the country was ruled by an absolute monarch, but one who tried to rule his people justly, rather than according to his own selfish ways.

• Frederick described his government as follows: "My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfies us both. They are to say what they please, and I am to do what I please."

• “A well conducted government must have an underlying concept so well integrated that it could be likened to a system of philosophy. All actions taken must be well reasoned, and all financial, political and military matters must flow towards one goal, which is the strengthening of the state and the furthering of its power.”- From Frederick II, Political Testament.

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Diplomacy

Economy

Military

•Bureaucratic reforms made civil service more efficient

•Established Brandenburg-prussia

•Frederick conquered Silesian in the first Silesian war

•Neighboring countries began turning against Frederick so he invaded Saxony which began the seven years war.

•Coalition against him- Austria, france, Russia, Saxony, Sweden

•Allies- great Britain, hanover

•Frederick’s reign increased Prussia’s economic power.

•After successfully invading Silesia during the War of the Austrian Succession, Fredrick gained several industries with raw materials. He protected these industries by implementing high tariffs, and minimizing restrictions on internal trade. These industries allowed Prussia to become economically strong and a politically reformed state.

•Issued the Mint Edict of May 1763, which gave more value to Prussia currency (Thaler).

• By winning wars and expanding territories, Frederick

established Prussia as a strong military power.

• Frederick wanted Prussia to increase its military

influence and economic power and become the leading

German-speaking state.

• Frederick mostly fought wars against Austria and the

Habsburg dynasty.

• The War of the Austrian Succession was a dispute

between Prussia and Austria. When Austria’s King died,

Frederick took advantage and invaded Silesia. France, Spain,

and Bavaria allied with Prussia to take over the capital of

the Hapsburg Empire.

• Frederick was able to double the population of Prussia to

six million people, through lands taken during the War of

the Austrian Succession.

Government and Politics

Relationship

•condemned serfdom

•viewed nobles as allies against foreign invasion

•encouraged religious freedom

Legacy

Role Of Religon

•expanded territories

•established trials by impartial judges

•laid foundation for unification of princely German states- led to Germany becoming a major world power

•strong military led to sense of superiority which was linked to Germany’s involvement in two world wars

•Codified law

•Introduced primary education

•Successful absolute monarch

•Abolished torture to prisoners

Personal and Family Info

Extras

Map of Prussia during Frederick's reign.

• Had been called greatest Prussian in history

• Diligence made his bureaucracy known for honesty

• He was a social conservative

Sources

War of Austrian

Succession

•Brown, Lorri. "Frederick the Great." Suite101.com. N.p., 26 Nov. 2007. Web. 22 Oct. 2012. <http://suite101.com/article/frederick-the-great-a36270>.

•Samir. "Brief Notes on Absolute Monarchy in Prussia." Brief Notes on Absolute Monarchy in Prussia. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2012. <http://www.preservearticles.com/2011091413364/brief-notes-on-absolute-monarchy-in-prussia.html>.

•"Frederick II of Prussia." - New World Encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2012. <http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Frederick_II_of_Prussia>.

•"Frederick II Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, 2012. Web. 24 Oct. 2012. <http://www.biography.com/people/frederick-ii-9301742>.

•Brown, Lorri. "Frederick the Great." Suite101.com. W European History, 26 Nov. 2007. Web. 24 Oct. 2012. <http://suite101.com/article/frederick-the-great-a36270>.

•Wagner, David Paul. "Frederick the Great - Great 18th Century Prussian Statesman, Military Leader and Man of Culture." Ezine Articles. SparkNET, 22 Apr. 2010. Web. 24 Oct. 2012. <http://ezinearticles.com/?Frederick-the-Great---Great-18th-Century-Prussian-Statesman,-Military-Leader-and-Man-of-Culture&id>.

•William, Frederick. "Frederick the Great's Political Testament 1752." Then Again. Primary Sources, n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2012. <http://www.thenagain.info/thenagain/Sources/SourcesIndex.htm>.

Frederick examining the potato harvest.

Frederick The

Great

First Catholic church in Prussia after the Protestant Reformation built by Frederick the Great.

The Thaler (their currency)

House of Hohenzollern-

house that Frederick The Great was born into.

  • Frederick's tomb in his palace Sanssouci.

Frederick's Palace

Frederick's wife that he quickly separated from.

(Sanssouci)

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