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Prussia - Wikipedia  Prussia was a historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg, and centered on the region of Prussia. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by ... During the 18th century it had a major say in many international affairs under the reign...
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History of Berlin - Wikipedia  The history of Berlin consists of its foundation in the 13th century, and later became the capital of the small country of Prussia. Prussia grew rapidly in the 18th and 19th century, and formed the basis of .... In 1740, Frederick the Great (Frederick II) began his 46-year reign. He was ..... All the projects were to be of gigantic size.
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Free Flashcards about WORLD HISTORY - StudyStack  DURING HIS 46-YEAR REIGN, THIS 18TH-C. KING DOUBLED THE SIZE OF .... IN 1740 HE BECAME KING OF PRUSSIA AND ELECTOR OF BRANDENBURG...
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Frederick the Great - Wikipedia  Frederick II was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786, the longest reign of any Hohenzollern King. His most significant accomplishments during his reign included his military ... However, by the 21st century, a re-evaluation of his legacy as a great warrior and enlightened monarch returned opinion of him to favour.
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Prussian Army - Wikipedia  The Royal Prussian Army (German: Kniglich Preuische Armee) served as the army of the Kingdom of Prussia. It became vital to the development of Brandenburg-Prussia as a European power. The Prussian Army had its roots in the core mercenary forces of Brandenburg during the Thirty Years' War of 1618-1648. ... In the 19th century the Prussian Army fought successful wars against...
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William Martin. Statesmen of the War in Retrospect. 1928. The Three ...  In the eyes of the immense crowd which was cheering him he was the Fatherland. ... Not a year passed but William II spent two hundred days of it in traveling, and in ... of the Emperor Frederick after long suffering from a cruel malady, William II ... was to dismiss the Iron Chancellor (now an old man), the founder of the empire,...
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German states--Prussia: Friderich the Great - Post-war Years  Jul 9, 2001 ... German Royalty: Prussia--Friderich (II) the Great (1740-86) ... Friedrich's father was King Friderich Wilhelm I. His mother was ... His mother spoke French to him, and she told him that French was the ... He received a military education which he hated. ... He was to rule for 46 years, from 1740 to 1786.
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Frederick the Great - Wikipedia  Frederick II was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786, the longest reign of any Hohenzollern King. His most significant...
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The Rise of Macedonia and the Conquests of Alexander the Great ...  The reign of Alexander the Great (336323 B.C.) would change the face of Europe ... that his father's reforms had made into the premier. military. power in the region. ... cavalry, it was the most formidable military expedition ever to leave Greece. ... Alexander leapt ashore, cast a spear into the land, and dramatically claimed...
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Frederick the Great - Wikipedia  Frederick II was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786, the longest reign of any Hohenzollern ... After being pardoned, he was forced to watch the official beheading of Hans. .... in 1740, but Voltaire distributed it in Amsterdam to great popularity. ...... is named after the King of Prussia Inn, itself named in honour of Frederick.
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Prussia - New World Encyclopedia  Jun 12, 2015 ... Subsequently, as the idea of a united Germany (resurrecting the days of ... went on to become the dominant state of the German Empire (1871-1918); .... Berlin to Knigsberg, the historic capital of the Duchy of Prussia, in 1637. .... the dominant power in Germany, overshadowing her long-time rival Austria,...
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Frederick the Great - Wikipedia  Frederick II was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786, the longest reign of any Hohenzollern ... Because he died childless, Frederick was succeeded by his nephew, ... to porphyritic illness) and ruled Brandenburg-Prussia with absolute authority. ..... Frederick enlisted two very important players, the Electors of Hanover and...
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Kaiser Wilhelm II: His life and facts | History Extra  Nov 9, 2015 ... Wilhelm II ruled Germany and Prussia for 30 years. ... Family: Wilhelm's father was Frederick III, who was briefly the kaiser of Germany and king...
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German Empire 1250-1453 by Sanderson Beck  Germany under Ludwig and Karl IV ... Teutonic Knights, Prussia, and Livonia ... Yet millions of acres of forests in western Europe were destroyed to increase land for ... Some German cities became free imperial cities while others negotiated their ... In 1250 Friedrich II was succeeded by his son Konrad IV, who left Germany...
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Great Britain in the Seven Years' War - Wikipedia  William Pitt was the prime minister after the war. This article is about the British role in the .... Prussia had captured Silesia from Austria during the war and Austria wanted ... Formal war was finally declared in May 1756, almost exactly two years after ... when Frederick the Great attacked and overran the Austrian ally Saxony.