Frederick the Great

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Frederick the Great born?January 24, 1712
2. When did Frederick the Great die?August 17, 1786 (age 74)
3. Where was Frederick the Great born?Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia
4. What is the family?Married Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel; had no children
5. What is the key philosophical influence?Enlightenment thinkers, particularly Voltaire, with whom he corresponded extensively
6. Who was Frederick the Great and when did he become king?Frederick the Great was a king of Prussia born in Berlin in 1712. He became king in 1740 after his father, the Soldier King, passed away.

Enlightened Absolutism: A form of absolute monarchy where rulers adopted principles of the Enlightenment, such as reason and reform.
Autocratic Rule: A system of government where one person holds absolute power.
Meritocracy: A system where advancement is based on individual ability or achievement rather than social status.