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Frederick IV, Duke of Legnica (20 April 1552 – 27 March 1596) was Duke of Legnica from 1571 until his death (as a co-ruler of his elder brother during 1571–1576 and 1580–1581). He was the third but second surviving son of Frederick III, Duke of Liegnitz, by his wife Katharina, daughter of Henry V, Duke of Mecklenburg.
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- April 20, 1552
- Legnica, Dolnośląskie, Poland
- Günther Kipp
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The battle that saw Frederick the Great escape from overwhelming odds on 15th August 1760. Frederick the Great greeted by Prussian Dragoons on the march: Battle of Liegnitz 15th August 1760 in the Seven Years War: picture by Richard Knötel. The previous battle in the Seven Years War is the Battle of Kunersdorf.
Frederick IV, Duke of Legnica (20 April 1552 – 27 March 1596) was Duke of Legnica from 1571 until his death (as a co-ruler of his elder brother during 1571–1576 and 1580–1581). He was the third but second surviving son of Frederick III, Duke of Liegnitz, by his wife Katharina, daughter of Henry V, Duke of Mecklenburg.
He appointed his advisors personally and held audiences at which anyone could speak to the King about wishes and grievances. With regard to foreign policy, his reign was marked by the Great Nordic War, during which Denmark twice – in 1700 and from 1709-1720 – was at war with Sweden.
Biographie. Frédéric IV est le 3e mais second fils survivant de Frédéric III de Legnica et de son épouse Catherine, fille de Henri V de Mecklembourg-Schwerin. Il porte le nom de son frère Frédéric mort à huit ans en 1551, un an avant sa naissance. En décembre 1570 il devient corégent du duché de Legnica sous la tutelle de son frère ainé Henri XI.
