Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia
“penetrated and understood great objectives and knew the best interests of his country better than any minister or general.”
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Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia
Frederick William I, known as the Soldier King, was King in Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg from 1713 until his death in 1740, as well as Prince of Neuchâtel.
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politics · King in Prussia from 1713 to 1740 · monarch · also Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia, Frederick William I of Prussia, Frederick-William I, the Soldier King, Frederick William I, Friedrich Wilhelm I.
Born 14 August 1688 · Died 31 May 1740 · Q105013
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Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia
The coffin was moved to Hohenzollern Castle, where it remained until 1991, when it was finally laid to rest on the steps of the altar in the Kaiser Friedrich Mausoleum in the Church of Peace on the palace grounds of Sans
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Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia
Died 1740-05-31.
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Career landmark: King of Prussia (1713–1740).
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Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia
Born 1688-08-14.
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