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• n  king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786; brought Prussia military prestige by winning the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War (1712-1786)
• n  the Holy Roman Emperor who led the Sixth Crusade and crowned himself king of Jerusalem (1194-1250)

• Frederick II
• Frederick the Great
• Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II

News & Articles

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• This week in history: Wilhelm II becomes kaiser of Germany
  On June 15, 1888, Wilhelm II became Germany's emperor after the short reign of his father, Frederick III. Though he reigned...
  June 12, 2013 - Deseret News