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Sorry ladies, he's taken. When Frederick II was 21 years old, he married Elizabeth Christine of Brunswick-Bevern, "whom he never cared for" and showed no attention to.
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After his father's death, Frederick II began ruling Prussia.
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Silesia, an Austrian Province, was taken over by Prussia. It was desirable because of its iron ore and manufactured goods.
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This is when Frederick II gave his most famous speech, used as a primary source.
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In 1756, Prussia attacked Saxony and began the Seven Year's War between them and Austria, whose leader was Maria Theresa.
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Although this war resulted in some economic loss, and a bigger tension between Prussia and Austria, no land expansions were made.
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Some of their land was taken this year, along with lots of money.
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During this year, Frederick II promoted the farming of potatoes.
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