Frederick the Great, while often associated with Enlightenment ideals, was not fully enlightened in his governance. He maintained absolute power and suppressed dissent, particularly through censorship and the persecution of political opponents. Additionally, his commitment to militarism and territorial expansion often conflicted with the Enlightenment principles of peace and rational governance. His reforms, although progressive in some areas, were ultimately aimed at consolidating his authority rather than fostering genuine democratic or egalitarian changes.
Frederick the Great was an absolute monarch in europe.
The answer is A Frederick the Great.
The major enlightened despots were Frederick the Great of Prussia, Catherine the Great of Russia and Joseph II of Austria.
Frederick the Great
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.
One of the greatest miltary commanders in History. He commanded the Prussians in the 7 Years war. 1756 to 1763 He was a person that began building a powerful army that became the most important institution in Prussian life.
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Joseph II,Catherine the Great,Frederick II
they were the 3 enlightment monarchs of the period.
The major enlightened despots were Frederick the Great of Prussia, Catherine the Great of Russia and Joseph II of Austria.
Catherine the Great of Russia was considered among the so-called "enlightened despots" or enlightened monarchs." During the Age of Enlightenment several monarchs began to realize philosophically that their function was to rule for the the benefit of their subjects as much as for the benefit of themselves. In other words it wasn't just "me, me, me." Catherine the Great, Frederick the Great of Prussia and Joseph II of Austria are the three most notable "enlightened despots."
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