Frederick William II of Prussia
King of Prussia from 1786 to 1797
Biography
Frederick William II (German: Friedrich Wilhelm II.; 25 September 1744 – 16 November 1797) was King of Prussia from 1786 until his death in 1797. He was also Prince-elector of Brandenburg and Prince of Neuchâtel.
As a defensive reaction to the French Revolution, Frederick William II ended the German Dualism between Prussia and Austria. Domestically, he turned away from the enlightened style of government of his predecessor and introduced a tightened system of censorship and religious control. The king was an important patron of the arts especially in the field of music. As a skilled cellist he enjoyed the dedication of various cello-centric compositions by composers Mozart, Haydn, Boccherini, and Beethoven. He was also responsible for some of the most notable architecture in Prussia, including the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the Marble Palace, and Orangery in the New Garden, Potsdam.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Prince-Elector
- King of Prussia
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Crown Princess of PrussiaFrederika Louisa of Hesse-DarmstadtJulie von VossSophie von Dönhoff
- Children
- Wilhelmine of Prussia, Queen of the NetherlandsPrincess Frederica Charlotte of PrussiaFrederick William III of PrussiaPrince Louis Charles of PrussiaPrincess Augusta of PrussiaPrince Wilhelm of PrussiaCountess Marianne von der MarkCount Alexander von der MarkFriedrich Wilhelm, Count BrandenburgCountess Julie von Brandenburg
Awards & honours (2)
- Order of the Black Eagle
- Order of St. Andrew
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- Wikidata lists 10 children of Frederick William II of Prussia.
