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Frederick II
Frederick II of Prussia
The major enlightened despots were Frederick the Great of Prussia, Catherine the Great of Russia and Joseph II of Austria.
Frederick the Great (1712-1786)or Frederick II was King of Prussia from 1740-1786. Frederick was famous for modernizing Prussia, religious tolerance, and being an advocate of the Enlightenment
Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, was a Prussian ruler in the 18th century. He was an enlightened absolutist, meaning that he ruled over Prussia using principles of the Enlightenment, which he enacted in the many progressive reforms he made as ruler.
King Frederick II of Prussia was born on January 24, 1712.
Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, was the enlightened despot of Prussia who invited Voltaire to live at his court in the 18th century. Voltaire spent several years at Frederick's court, where the two engaged in intellectual discussions and exchanged ideas on government and philosophy.
Fredrick II the Great of Prussia.
King Frederick II of Prussia died on August 17, 1786 at the age of 74.
King Frederick William II of Prussia was born on September 25, 1744.
King Frederick William II of Prussia was born on September 25, 1744.
Frederick II (the Great) was king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was an absolute ruler and considered to be the greatest of the Enlightened Despots. Enlightened monarchs embraced the principles of the Enlightenment, which included the reform of society using reason, scientific thought, skepticism, and intellect.