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Who Was Frederick II?

Frederick II inherited the Prussian throne in and established control of Silesia in The Seven Years' War threatened to destroy Prussia's status, but ended with Silesia still in Frederick's control. During his time on the throne, Frederick increased Prussia's territories and military power. He died in

Early Life

Frederick was born into the House of Hohenzollern on January 24, , to Frederick William I of Prussia and Princess Sophia-Dorothea — the sister of George II of Great Britain. The couple enjoyed a political marriage and not much else. Frederick William was authoritarian and quick-tempered; Sophia was well-educated and loved the richness of life. Unlike in every way, Frederick's parents sought to raise him in their own, if totally different, images.

During Frederick's childhood, his mother brought him many of the treasures of the Enlightenment. He spent his early years with tutors, learning poetry, French culture, and the Greek a Settings!