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Prussia Timeline
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Prussia
Reign of Frederick William
1640-1688
Wars of Frederick
1757-1764
Frederick William the Great (Elector of Brandenburg) came to realize that Prussia's territory was not safe, therefore he created the Prussian army, which became the fourth largest in Europe. Just like an absolute monarch, Frederick William set up the General War Commissariat to levy taxes and give him control of the state.
Frederick II gained control of Silesia which sparked the Seven Years War. In attempt to save Prussia, he commanded his Prussian army in a battle against the Austrians under rule of Prince Charles of Loraine and came out with a victory. Absolute monarchs hold a great amount of power, just like Frederick the Great, which helped him win the Seven Years War.
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Frederick II
1712-1786
In Prussia, King Frederick II inherited the throne in 1740. He reformed the military and government under influence of the Enlightenment, seeking war with Austria and finding their weaknesses. Frederick the Great was greatly influenced by the Enlightenment which inspired the base of absolutism.