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Friedrich Wilhelm II of Prussia
1744 – 1797 · aged 53
King of Prussia from 1786 to 1797 (1744–1797)
- Born
- 25 Sept 1744 · Berlin
- Died
- 16 Nov 1797 · Potsdam
Life timeline
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- 25 Sept 1744BornBorn in Berlin
- 1786 – 1797RoleKing of Prussia
- 16 Nov 1797DiedDied in Potsdam
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Major world events during their lifetime (1744 – 1797).
- 1756 – 1763Seven Years' War
- c. 1760 – 1840Industrial Revolution
- 1765 – 1783American Revolution
- 1789 – 1799French Revolution
Biography
Frederick William II (German: Friedrich Wilhelm II.; 25 September 1744 – 16 November 1797) was King of Prussia from 1786 until his death in 1797. He was also Prince-elector of Brandenburg and Prince of Neuchâtel.
As a defensive reaction to the French Revolution, Frederick William II ended the German Dualism between Prussia and Austria. Domestically, he turned away from the enlightened style of government of his predecessor and introduced a tightened system of censorship and religious control. The king was an important patron of the arts especially in the field of music. As a skilled cellist he enjoyed the dedication of various cello-centric compositions by Mozart, Haydn, Boccherini, and Beethoven. He also commissioned some of the most notable architecture in Prussia, including the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the Marble Palace, and Orangery in the New Garden, Potsdam.
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