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Frederick II of Prussia
About
King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786 (1712-1786)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Frederick II of Prussia
- Born
- 1712-01-24
- Died
- 1786-08-17
- Occupation
- ruler / art collector / monarch / king / librettist / composer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia / Germany
- Birthplace
- Berlin
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseElisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern1732-03-10 — 1786-08-17
Family
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Instruments
- Western concert flute
Awards & Nominations
6 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1740 | Order of the Black Eagle | Received |
| — | Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth) | Received |
| — | Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky | Received |
| — | Order of St. Andrew | Received |
| — | Pour le Mérite | Received |
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- German
- French
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q33550 ↗
Biographical data from Wikidata (CC0). Fact links open the corresponding statements and references.
Portrait source & license ↗
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