Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Landgrave
gptkbp:birthDate 1720-03-20
gptkbp:children gptkb:William,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkb:Frederick,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkb:George,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkb:Louis,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkb:Charles,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkbp:deathDate 1785-01-31
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Hesse
gptkbp:father gptkb:William_VIII,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Hesse
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse
gptkbp:knownFor gptkb:Landgrave_of_Hesse-Kassel
Cultural development
Diplomatic relations
Cultural patronage
Educational reforms
Military reforms
Economic policies
Advocacy for civil rights
Support of the arts
Military alliances
Support of the arts and sciences
Promotion of the arts
Support of science
Promotion of trade
Development of infrastructure
Promotion of agriculture
Support of literature
Establishment of universities
Role in the Seven Years' War
Role in the Enlightenment
Advancement of education
Civic improvements
Support of the military
Promotion of social welfare
Encouragement of philosophy
Influence_on_European_politics
Influence_in_the_Holy_Roman_Empire
Support_of_Protestantism
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Mary_of_Great_Britain
gptkbp:nationality German
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Hesse-Kassel
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Kassel
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Frederick_I,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkbp:reignEnd 1785
gptkbp:reignStart 1760
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_of_Great_Britain
gptkbp:successor gptkb:William_I,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkbp:title Landgrave