Frederick the Great

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Frederick the Great

official title Frederick II . 1712–86, king of Prussia (1740–86); son of Frederick William I. He gained Silesia during the War of Austrian Succession (1740–48) and his military genius during the Seven Years' War (1756–63) established Prussia as a European power. He was also a noted patron of the arts

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His writings have intrigued heads of state from Prussia’s Frederick the Great to U.S. president Bill Clinton.

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The family lived in a manor originally built during the time of Frederick the Great, the king of Prussia.

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Frederick the Great of Prussia had a problem: His soldiers were drinking coffee instead of beer.

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Kant applauded the slogan he attributed to Frederick the Great, "argue as much as you will, and about what you will, but obey."

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Frederick the Great is credited with saying, “He who defends everything defends nothing.”

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