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Frederick II is born in Berlin to his parents, Frederick William I of Prussia and Princess Sophia-Dorothea.
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Frederick and his best friend, attempt to escape to England,in part because of Frederick's miserable home life. They are caught and Frederick is forced to watch Hans' execution.
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Frederick's father pardons him and releases him from prison. He is forced to remain and study political administration in preparation for his future leadership.
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Frederick's father arranges for him to marry Elizabeth Christine of Brunswick-Bevern, a purely political alliance. The marriage is ultimately unsuccessful.
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Frederick's father dies and he ascends the throne as King in Prussia, taking over his father's powerful army and funds. He is immediately swept up into the political machinations overtaking Europe
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Frederick invades the Austrian territory of Silesia without provocation, thus beginning the First Silesian War. Frederick makes peace with Silesia and becomes the ruler of nearly the entire region.
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Hoping to preempt a conspiracy between Prussia's neighboring countries, Frederick invades Saxony, allied with Austria, and begins the Seven Years' War. The Seven Years' War formally ends, leaving Prussia without any new territory. Nevertheless, Frederick is allowed to keep Silesia and his country becomes known as one of the most powerful in Europe.
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Frederick signs a treaty along with Russia and Austria that partitions Poland and removes 1/3 of its land area. The three countries divide up the winnings, gaining a lot of valuable provinces for Prussia.
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Frederick forms the Fürstenbund, an alliance of Protestant princes in the Holy Roman Empire. It meant to protect the empire and prevent Joseph II from adding Bavaria to the Habsburg empire. This alliance marks the first organization of German states under Prussia, which later will unify Germany.
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Frederick dies in Potsdam.
