He used his army to control all of Prussia.
He used his army to control all of Prussia.
After the nobles allowed Frederick William to keep his army, he used his army to control the entire country.
After the nobles allowed Frederick William to keep his army, he used his army to control the entire country.
After the nobles allowed Frederick William to keep his army, he used his army to control the entire country.
Once Frederick Williams I was allowed to keep his own army this caused him to use his army to control Prussia. The army grew considerably and this allowed Williams to expand his territory. He became the the Great Elector.
Leopold I allowed Frederick William I to unify Prussia as a kingdom that needed ruling. Because of this Prussia allied with Austria against King Louis XIV of France in the Spanish succession war.
Frederick II of Prussia
The enlightened ruler you are referring to is Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great. He was known for implementing various reforms that modernized Prussia, including promoting religious tolerance, advancing education, and fostering economic development. Despite being an absolute monarch, he believed in the principles of the Enlightenment and sought to improve the welfare of his subjects, including allowing for some degree of freedom of the press. His efforts helped shape Prussia into a more progressive state during his reign in the 18th century.
He was actualy one of the first outspoken atheist seing religion as something to control the masses. A common descrption of him is "an enlightened despot". He was for the enlightment ideas of a secular state, freedom of ideas and expression, reason and science.
Women in Poland were allowed to vote after regaining independence from Austria, Prussia and Russia in 1918.
Prussia played a crucial role in the Seven Years' War by engaging a significant portion of the French and Austrian forces, thereby relieving pressure on British troops. Under King Frederick the Great, Prussia's military successes and resilience allowed Britain to focus its resources on naval power and colonial campaigns. This strategic partnership helped offset the advantages of Britain's enemies in Europe and contributed to Britain's overall success in the war.
Voltaire was exiled to Prussia primarily due to his outspoken criticism of the French government and the Catholic Church, which led to conflicts with authorities. His sharp wit and satirical writings often provoked powerful figures, including the nobility and clergy. After a particularly contentious dispute with a nobleman, he was forced to leave France and sought refuge in the more liberal environment of Prussia, where he was welcomed by Frederick the Great. This exile allowed him to continue his philosophical work away from the constraints of French censorship.