Frederick William of Prussia
Where he ruled:
Prussia
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When he ruled:
1713-1740
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Nicknames:
Soldier King
Frederick the Great
Old Fritz
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Why he’s important:
enlarged the prussian empire
made prussia a military superpower
modernized the military
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2 accomplishments:
worked to stabilize the peasant’s circumstances
changed the prussian military for centuries
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What he’s known for:
establishing hospitals and school
switched required military service for annual taxation
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One interesting fact:
His first ever battle was chaotic and an absolute disaster but he still won the battle
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