Frederick the Great
Frederick the Great (in German: Friedrich der Grosse) (January 24, 1712 - 1786) ruled Prussia from 1740 to 1786.
He was known as the "enlightened despot".
He had a vision for an independent Germany, although Bismarck had to go to war to achieve it.
He married Elisabeth Christine von Braunschweig-Bevern.
He was preceded by Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I)(the "Soldier King").
He was succeeded by Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II)
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