Frederick II (German: Friedrich II.; 24 January 1712 in Berlin – 17 August 1786 in Potsdam) was a King of Prussia (1740–1786) from the Hohenzollern dynasty. In his role as a prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire, he was Frederick IV (Friedrich IV.) of Brandenburg. He was in personal union the sovereign prince of the Principality of Neuchâtel. He became known as Frederick the Great (Friedrich der Große) and was nicknamed der alte Fritz ("Old Fr...
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Date of birth:
- Jan 24, 1712
Date of death:
- Aug 17, 1786 (age 74 years)
Place of birth:
Also known as:
- King Frederick II of Prussia,
- Frederick II,
- Frederick The Great,
- Frederic II. King of Prussia
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