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Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. Artist: E Besrochers
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Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. Artist: E Besrochers
Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. Frederick II (1712-1786) ruled Prussia from 1740. He enlarged Prussian territory by acquiring Silesia from Austria in the War of the Austrian Succession and from the partiton of Poland. He was regarded as an enlightened monarch, promoting religious tolerance, modernising the bureaucracy and civil service and patronising the work of writers and philosophers such as Voltaire and Kant
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Frederick Ii Frederick The Great Hohenzollern King Frederick Ii King Of Prussia Prussia Prussian Royal Family Monarchy Wenzel
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This print showcases the esteemed Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, ruled over Prussia from 1740 to 1786. Renowned for his strategic acquisitions and enlightened reign, he expanded Prussian territory by acquiring Silesia from Austria during the War of the Austrian Succession and through Poland's partition. Considered an advocate of progressiveness, Frederick promoted religious tolerance and modernized both bureaucracy and civil service in his kingdom. He was a patron of renowned writers and philosophers such as Voltaire and Kant, contributing to a flourishing intellectual atmosphere during his rule. The artist behind this remarkable engraving is E Besrochers. Through their skilled craftsmanship, they have captured King Frederick II's regal presence with great finesse. The portrait exudes power while revealing hints of wisdom acquired throughout years on the throne. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to eighteenth-century Germany—a time when monarchy played a significant role in shaping nations. This print serves as a testament to King Frederick II's legacy as an influential ruler within German history. Displayed proudly among other historical artifacts or admired individually, this print offers us a glimpse into an era defined by royal authority and cultural enlightenment under one extraordinary monarch—Frederick the Great.
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