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1 giorno fa · In his youth, Frederick was more interested in music and philosophy than in the art of war, which led to clashes with his authoritarian father, Frederick William I of Prussia. However, upon ascending to the Prussian throne, he attacked and annexed the rich Austrian province of Silesia in 1742, winning military acclaim for himself and ...
23 mag 2024 · Hohenzollern Castle, near Hechingen, was built in the mid-19th century by Frederick William IV of Prussia on the remains of the castle founded in the early 11th century. Alpirsbach Abbey, founded by the Hohenzollerns in 1095. Zollern, from 1218 Hohenzollern, was a county of the Holy Roman Empire.
20 mag 2024 · Frederick William III 1770–1840 King of Prussia Hohenzollern: Pedro I the Liberator 1798–1834 Emperor of Brazil: Maria Leopoldina of Austria 1797–1826: Marie Caroline of Austria 1801–1832: Franz Karl of Austria 1802–1878: Sophie of Bavaria 1805–1872: Ludovika of Bavaria 1808–1892: Maximilian Joseph 1808–1888 Duke in ...
18 mag 2024 · Frederick William I significantly influenced Prussia by settling numerous peasant colonists and improving the living conditions of peasant subjects on both state domains and noble estates. His policies established a strong foundation that paved the way for the future success of Prussia under his son, Frederick II, also known as ...
20 mag 2024 · Frederick William I, often referred to as the Soldier King, was a monarch whose reign shaped the destiny of Prussia in profound ways. His rule, which spanned from 1713 to 1740, marked a...
19 mag 2024 · Frederick I of the Hohenzollern dynasty, was (as Frederick III) Elector of Brandenburg (1688–1713) and Duke of Prussia in personal union (Brandenburg-Prussia). The latter function he upgraded to royalty, becoming the first King in Prussia (1701–1713). From 1707 he was in personal union the sovereign prince of the Principality of Neuchâtel ...
23 mag 2024 · Frederick I, duke of Swabia (as Frederick III, 1147–90) and German king and Holy Roman emperor (1152–90), who challenged papal authority and sought to establish German predominance in western Europe. He died while on the Third Crusade to the Holy Land. Learn more about Frederick’s life and reign.
