Frederick II

By TurnerCats

  • Frederick the Great was Born

  • Katte, Frederick's friend, was executed

    Katte, Frederick's friend, was executed

    When Frederick and his friend were caught trying to run away, Frederick's father had his friend executed in front of Frederick.
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    Frederick was first imprisoned

    After Frederick's attempt to escape Prussia, he was imprisoned in his father's house in Kustrin.

  • Wilhelmina married Prince of Bayreuth

    Wilhelmina is wed to Prince Frederick of Bayreuth.
  • Frederick married Elizabeth

    Frederick married Elizabeth

    Frederick marries Elizabeth Christina of Duke Ferdinand (Brunswick-Bevern) according to his father's wishes

  • Frederick Attacked Silesia

    In December 1740, Frederick took Silesia from Austria with little resistance. This was his first battle fought as king.
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    Frederick the Great Rules

    Frederick the Great (Frederick II) ruled Prussia for 46 years, the longest of any king of Prussia.
  • Frederick's Father died

    Frederick's Father died

    At the age 52, Frederick's father, the king, died.
  • Frederick's Mother Died

    Frederick's Mother Died

    On July 2nd Frederick received word that his mother had passed away.

  • Wilhelmina Died

    In 1758 Wilhelmina, one of Frederick's closest friends, died.
  • Empress Elizabeth of Russia Died

    Empress Elizabeth of Russia Died

    In 1762, Elizabeth of Russia died, virtually ending the Seven Years War and saving Frederick's life.

  • Voltaire died

    In 1778, death claimed and old friend of Fredericks, Voltaire. Frederick had gone through many phases with him, and his death delivered a blow that Frederick never recovered from.

  • League of Princes

    Frederick organized the League of Princes (Fürstenbund), beginning with the alliance of Prussia, Hanover and Saxony

  • Frederick Died

    On the 17th, Frederick died. Multiple accounts report that his last words were along the lines of "My greyhounds need blankets".