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Music Career Begins
Frederick II started to study the flute with Johann Joachim Quantz without his father knowing that he was. -
Friend's Execution
Frederick II and his friend, Lieutenant Hans von Katte, tried running away but they were caught. As a punishment, Frederick II was forced to watch his friend get executed. -
Education
Frederick William forces Frederick II to study political administration to prepare him for when he becomes the ruler of Prussia. -
Marriage
Frederick II married Elizabeth Christine of Brunswick-Bevern which was made possible by his father whose sole purpose of this marriage was because of an alliance. -
Father's Death
Frederick William, father of Frederick II, died at the age of 51 in Potsdam, Prussia. -
Silesia
Frederick II wanted to acquire Silesia due to it's production of iron ore, textiles, and food products sparking the rivalry between Austria and Prussia after Frederick II sends his army to Silesia to seize control over the land. -
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Voltaire
Between 1750 and 1755, Frederick II enjoyed participating in the culture around him so he decided to host a French philosopher named Francois-Marie Arouet. -
End of Winning Streak
After winning a numerous amount of battles, Frederick II took his first lost against Marshal Von Daun due to Frederick having a weak army after a battle. -
Escape from Capture
Frederick II barely escapes the grasp of the Austrians and Russians after defeated in battle by them. -
End of Seven Years War
Austria signed the Treaty of Hubertusburg ending the prolonged battle between Prussia and the Austrians.
