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Frederick's father was very abusive and a fed up, 18 year old Frederick decided to run away with his childhood friend Hans Herman von Katte. His father caught them and promptly had Hans's head removed as an example for Frederick.
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Frederick's father releases him from prison, in exchange, Frederick must begin political study to prepare for his future role.
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Frederick and his sister Wilhelmina shared a good bond throughout their whole lives.
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Frederick's father arranges a marriage between him and Christine, purely politically, and it turned unsuccessful.
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Frederick joined the freemasons as of 1738 and followed closely in the French enlightenment. He worked with many key figures including Voltaire himself.
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Frederick was known for his interesting poetry and his literary skills, which were very advanced for the time. He wrote to his Italian "friend" Francesco Algarotti who he met in Konigsberg.
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Frederick's father died and he ascended to the throne. He immediately gets involved in the big pants politics of Europe.
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A major player on the world staged had passed and Frederick knew he had to make actions in accords.
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Frederick and his wife Frederika Louisa of Hesse-Darmstadt. gave birth to a son, extending the bloodline.
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Frederick formed the Furstenbund, an alliance of Protestant princes from the Holy Roman Empire united in protecting German sovereignty.
