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He was born in Berlin to his father Frederick I and Princess Sophia-Dorothea. http://www.mayowynnebaxter.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Baby.jpg
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Fredericks mom wanted Frederick to enjoy the arts and intellectual side of life. This may be why he was such an advocate for Prussia-wide education. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6W7lVaGIPDQ/T2MWQz3zCMI/AAAAAAAACr0/ZkAHOIoKh-4/s1600/infant%2Bschool.jpg
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His father publicly shames him and brutal punishes him in front of many people in Berlin. This may have resulted in why he was so distant from relationships as a ruler.
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This rumor of an affair between Frederick and the King's page spread throughout the government eventually reaching his dad. He was condemned and told his relationship was a sin. This may be another contributing factor to his inability to connect with his spouse.
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Frederick II along with his friend Hans Herman von Katte try to flee the kingdom.
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Frederick is punished for running away by being forced to watch Katte be beheaded
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As part of Frederick's punishment, he is forced into a junior official position in the government. This was to help prepare him for his job as King of Prussia
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This marriage was arranged by his father and Frederick ignored her ultimately divorcing her in a later time. https://angryonfridays.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/pukirev_ner_brak.jpg
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Frederick systematically removes himself from the relationship as quickly as possible. He was never able to connect with anyone again for the rest of his time being. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Dutch_Painting_in_the_19th_Century_-_Van_de_Laar_-_The_Divorce.png
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Despite his horrible childhood he said if it were not for his father he wouldn't have been a successful king. His father surely had a profound impact on his rule
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After his father died Frederick became the King of Prussia. Coming into power, he was supplied ample funds and military power to operate an effective military. https://www.artclon.com/OtherFile/King-Frederick-II-the-Great-of-Prussia-xx-Antoine-Pesne.jpg
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Frederick was a supportive ruler in terms of religion and being homosexual may have been a reason he was so tolerant to others. http://www.capitolpride.org/images/history/gay-pride-flag.png
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Frederick seemed to connect more with his mother during childhood as they had a shared interest in the arts. His mother's death may have resulted in negatives actions in future wars due to his grief https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophia_Dorothea_of_Hanover#/media/File:Queen_Sophie_Dorothea_of_Prussia.jpg
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After his death Frederick no longer is King of Prussia.
