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Frederick II Life to Death
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Birth of Frederick The Great
Frederick The Great is born on January 24, 1712, to Frederick Williams I and Sophia-Dorothia. -
Guillotine
Frederick II and his friend, Hans Herman von Katte, attempt to escape. They are caught and Katte is beheaded infront of Frederick II. (est) -
Throne is Passed
Frederick William I passes the throne onto his son, Frederick II in 1740. -
War of the Austrian Succcession
War of the Austrian Succession is declared upon Maria Theresa's Austria for Silesia. -
Treaty Signing, end of the War
War of the Austrian Succession ends with the Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle signing. Prussia ends up with Silesia, exactly what they wanted. -
Death of Frederick II's Father
Frederick William I dies, leaving Frederick II with a powerful army and a lot of wealth. (est) -
Seven Years War begins
The Seven Years War begins with Russia, France and Austria in alliance against Great Britain and Prussia in alliance. (est) -
Seven Years War Ends
The Seven Years War ends. No territorial changes are made in Europe, however, during the duration of the war, lands were being won and lost constantly, until everything went back to how they began. Prussia is now considered a major power in Europe. -
Death
Frederick The Great passes away.
