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Hace 23 horas · Frederick's years dedicated to the arts instead of politics ended upon the 1740 death of Frederick William and his inheritance of the Kingdom of Prussia. Frederick and his father were more or less reconciled at the latter's death, and Frederick later admitted, despite their constant conflict, that Frederick William had been an effective ruler: "What a terrible man he was.
Hace 5 días · Frederick William III the Soldier 1688–1713–1740: Sophia Dorothea of Hanover 1687–1757: Charles William Frederick the Wild 1712–1729–1757: Frederica Louisa of Prussia 1714–1784: Philippine Charlotte of Prussia 1716–1801: Charles I of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel 1713–1780: Luise of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel 1722–1790: Augustus ...
Hace 3 días · In March 1888, Wilhelm's father, Frederick William, ascended the German and Prussian thrones as Frederick III. Frederick died just 99 days later, and his son succeeded him as Wilhelm II. In March 1890, the young Wilhelm II dismissed Chancellor Otto von Bismarck and assumed direct control over his nation's policies, embarking on a bellicose "New Course" to cement Germany's status as a leading ...
Hace 5 días · In 1836, Angas met with Pastor August Kavel, who was Pastor in Klępsk (Klemzig) in Prussia. Kavel and his Lutheran congregation at Klemzig faced oppression due to decrees made by King Frederick William III. They sought to regain their religious freedom by emigrating to another country.
Hace 5 días · Plac Wolności. Though it is difficult to imagine now, Poznań’s large and typically empty 'Freedom Square' was once the heart of the city - a favourite spot of the upper classes for strolls and coffee. Originally named Wilhelmsplatz (William’s Square) in honour of King Frederick William III of Prussia, it was demarcated by the city’s new ...
Hace 5 días · ed. from the diary and correspondence of Mary Phinney, baroness von Olnhausen, by James Phinney Munroe (Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871; U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865)
Hace 1 día · Prince of Saxe-Meiningen, and his wife Princess Charlotte of Prussia, herself the eldest daughter of German Crown Prince Frederick William and Crown Princess Victoria. The new baby was the first grandchild of the Crown Prince and Princess, and through her mother was also the first great-grandchild of the British Queen Victoria.
