Frederick II, king of Prussia

Frederick II or Frederick the Great, 1712–86, king of Prussia (1740–86), son and successor of Frederick William I.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Character
• Internal Affairs
• Foreign Affairs
• Early Life
• Bibliography

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