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For instance, Thomas Carlyle's History of Frederick the Great (8 vol. 1858–1865) emphasised the power of one great "hero", in this case Frederick, to shape history. [314] In German memory, Frederick became a great national icon and many Germans said he was the greatest monarch in modern history.
Frederick III (Friedrich Wilhelm Nikolaus Karl; 18 October 1831 – 15 June 1888), or Friedrich III, was German Emperor and King of Prussia for 99 days between March and his death in June 1888, during the Year of the Three Emperors.
Frederick fought on the ground of his enemy's choice, which was not suited for the tactics he planned to use. Russian troops are shown in dark red; Prussian troops are in blue. Map by German Grosser Generalstab (General Staff), Wars of Frederick the Great. 1880. Prussian activities began at 2:00 am on 12 August.
Frederick was a passionate supporter of the Enlightenment and Voltaire was its greatest spokesman. This included, for example, the abolition of criminal liability for homosexual acts. Frederick however did not abolish it, but unlike under his father, [34] no death sentence was carried out. [23]
Pages in category "Battles of Frederick the Great" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
Carlyle asked Karl August Varnhagen von Ense in 1840, "Did anyone ever write an adequate Life of your Frederick the Great?" [4] He began reading a new biography of Frederick by Johann Preuss in 1845, shortly after he had completed the manuscript of Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches. [5]
Articles relating to Frederick the Great, King in/of Prussia (1712-1786, reigned 1740-1786) and his reign. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 17 February 2025. King of Prussia (1861–1888) and German Emperor (1871–1888) "Wilhelm I" redirects here. For other uses, see William I. William I William I in 1884 German Emperor Reign 18 January 1871 – 9 March 1888 Proclamation 18 January 1871 Predecessor Monarchy established Successor Frederick ...