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He went under strict military training, and an harsh education regime.
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He does not believe that he had been given the supreme right to rule by God, to spite his father, and make him angry.
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Frederick tries to escape Prussia to peruse philosophy and arts, and fails.
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he is forced to watch his friend get executed for helping him escape
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His father was pushing for him to become a militaristic ruler like he was, and he wanted to peruse arts, he Shifted to his fathers point of view after his friend was executed.
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Frederick has his military title removed after he is caught trying to escape
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He marries Princess Elizabeth of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel
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He spent a brief time in Rheinsberg studying music and literature, and excelled at the flute.
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He improved the government administration and increased the nation's wealth and finances.
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During this time, he brought in many philosophers and enlightenment preachers and wanted to increase the music and arts in Prussia.
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one of his closest family members, his sister dies, and it devastates him.
