Frederick William I of Prussia

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/frederick-william-i-of-prussia

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1. When was Frederick William I of Prussia born?January 14, 1688
2. Where was Frederick William I of Prussia born?Cölln, Brandenburg (now part of Berlin, Germany)
3. What is the career?King of Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg (1713-1740)
4. Who was Frederick William I of Prussia?He was the king of Prussia from 1713 to 1740, called the "Soldier King" because he focused on building a strong army.
5. Why did he want very tall soldiers?He liked tall men for the Potsdam Giants because they were a symbol of strength and helped show Prussia’s military power.

Fiscal Prudence: Careful and responsible management of government money and finances.
Bureaucracy: A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Statecraft: The skill and art of managing a country or its foreign relations effectively.