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Frederick the Great was born in Berlin, Prussia from Frederick Wilhelm I, a Calvinist.
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Frederick and his best friend Hans Herman von Katte attempted to escape from his abusive father. However, they were caught and Frederick was forced to watch the beheading of Hans, since his father spared him.
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Frederick married Elizabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern, which was arranged by his father.
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Frederick II took the throne and became ruler of Prussia.
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War is declared upon Austrian ruler Maria Theresa for Silesia.
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The war of Austrian Succession ends with the Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle. Prussia ended up with Silesia which is what they wanted.
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Frederick II's father passed away and left him with lots of wealth and a powerful army.
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Frederick and his well prepared army crossed the frontier and then invaded Saxony, backed by France and Russia.
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The Seven Years' war ended resulting in the Treaties of Saint Petersburg, Hamburg, Paris and Hubertusburg. No territorial changes were made in Europe.
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Frederick the Great passed away at his beloved palace outside of Berlin, the Sansssouci.
