Frederick II of Prussia

GPTKB entity

Statements (74)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_leadership
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:King
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:birth_date 1712
1712-01-24
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Berlin
gptkbp:children gptkb:none
gptkbp:cultural_contribution Patron of the arts
Promoted religious tolerance
Encouraged education reforms
Promoted agricultural reforms
Supported the development of infrastructure
Encouraged the establishment of universities
Promoted the arts and music
Reformed legal system
Encouraged the establishment of scientific societies
Promoted the study of natural sciences
Established a system of public education
Advocated for civil service reforms
Built Sanssouci Palace
Corresponded with Voltaire
Encouraged the arts in Berlin
Encouraged the development of the economy
Established the Academy of Sciences
Fostered diplomatic relations with other nations
Promoted meritocracy in government positions
Promoted the establishment of trade agreements
Promoted the use of the Prussian language
Supported the arts and culture in Prussia
Supported the establishment of a standing army
Wrote several works on philosophy and history
Supported the development of the military-industrial complex
gptkbp:cultural_impact enlightened absolutism
gptkbp:death_date 1786
1786-08-17
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Sanssouci_Palace
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Hohenzollern
gptkbp:famous_for philosophical writings
gptkbp:father gptkb:Frederick_William_I_of_Prussia
gptkbp:historical_significance military reforms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Frederick II of Prussia
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Enlightenment_thinkers
gptkbp:influence_on subsequent Prussian leaders
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Cultural_patronage
Military reforms
military victories
Enlightened absolutism
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:military_leadership
gptkbp:marriage_date 1733
gptkbp:military_conflict gptkb:Silesian_Wars
gptkb:Seven_Years'_War
gptkb:War_of_Austrian_Succession
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Sophia_Dorothea_of_Hanover
gptkbp:nationality Prussian
gptkbp:political_impact Prussian expansion
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Frederick_I_of_Prussia
gptkbp:reign_end 1786
1786-08-17
gptkbp:reign_start 1740
1740-05-31
gptkbp:relationship married
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Calvinism
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Sanssouci_Palace
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Elisabeth_Christine_of_Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
gptkb:Augusta_of_Saxe-Gotha
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Frederick_William_II
gptkb:Frederick_William_II_of_Prussia
gptkbp:title gptkb:Brandenburg
gptkb:King_of_Bohemia
gptkb:King_of_the_Germans
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Prussia
gptkb:Sanssouci_Palace
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4