By Frederick The Great Quotes

Frederick the Great — Royalty born on January 24, 1712, died on August 17, 1786

Frederick II was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786. Frederick's achievements during his reign included his military victories, his reorganization of Prussian armies, his patronage of the Arts and the Enlightenment in Prussia, and his final success against great odds in the Seven Years' War. He became known as Frederick the Great and was nicknamed Der Alte Fritz by the Prussian people... (wikipedia)