Frederick the Great

Frederick the Great

King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, who courted Voltaire to Berlin and made him a chamberlain.

Person

Also known as Frederick II of Prussia

24 Jan 1712 – 17 Aug 1786

Over time

corresponded with
Voltaire
patron of
Voltaire

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q33550

Sources

Relations

corresponded with:
  • Voltairesince 1736

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patron of:
  • Voltaire1750 – 1753

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