Statements (501)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:King_of_Bohemia
gptkb:historical_figure |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
education reforms
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Prussian_militarism
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Enlightenment
Military reforms Prussian expansion Cultural flourishing in Prussia Prussian state-building |
| gptkbp:battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Kunersdorf
gptkb:Battle_of_Leuthen gptkb:Battle_of_Torgau gptkb:Battle_of_Rossbach gptkb:Battle_of_Zorndorf |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
January 24, 1712
1712-01-24 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
Berlin, Prussia
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| gptkbp:born |
January 24, 1712
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Burg_bei_Magdeburg
1712 |
| gptkbp:built |
gptkb:Charlottenburg_Palace
gptkb:Sanssouci_Palace New Palace |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Frederick_William_II_of_Prussia
|
| gptkbp:collected_in |
gptkb:artworks
|
| gptkbp:composed_by |
flute
|
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Catherine_the_Great
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Prussian economy
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| gptkbp:cultural_contribution |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:legal_reforms gptkb:Composer gptkb:Writer Patron of the arts economic reforms military reforms agricultural reforms promotion of religious tolerance promoter of religious tolerance advocate for agricultural improvements establishment of the Prussian state as a major European power builder of Sanssouci Palace patron of Frederick the Great's Academy of Arts supporter of Voltaire Frederick's reforms in education construction of Sanssouci Palace establishment of the Berlin Academy of Sciences promotion of the Enlightenment ideals support for the arts and philosophy Berlin's cultural development |
| gptkbp:death_date |
August 17, 1786
1786-08-17 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
Potsdam, Prussia
Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam |
| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:Battle_of_Kunersdorf
gptkb:Battle_of_Hochkirch gptkb:Battle_of_Jägerndorf gptkb:Battle_of_Torgau gptkb:Austrian_Empire gptkb:Russian_Empire Austria in the Silesian Wars |
| gptkbp:defeated_austria_in |
the Battle of Rossbach
|
| gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:House_of_Hohenzollern
|
| gptkbp:died |
August 17, 1786
|
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Sanssouci_Palace
1786 |
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:House_of_Hohenzollern
|
| gptkbp:economic_policy |
promotion of agriculture
|
| gptkbp:era |
Age of Enlightenment
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Sanssouci_Palace
gptkb:Berlin_Academy_of_Sciences gptkb:the_Prussian_military_academy Educational reforms religious tolerance Agricultural reforms Prussian civil service reforms the General Directory the General Staff |
| gptkbp:expansion |
Prussian territory
the Prussian territory |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Seven_Years'_War
gptkb:cultural_patronage gptkb:military_strategy Prussian reforms being a military genius establishing a strong centralized state advocating for the arts and sciences being a key figure in European history. expansion of Prussian territory supporting the Enlightenment ideals |
| gptkbp:famous_person |
gptkb:United_States_Military_Academy
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" War is the father of all things."
" A crown is merely a hat that lets the rain in." " All religions are equal to me." " I am my own minister." " I am not a king, I am a servant of the people." " I have no need of a crown to be a king." " The king is the first servant of the state." " It is better to be a king than a king's servant." " The more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing." " The greatest and most important problems of life are all fundamentally insoluble." |
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Frederick_William_I_of_Prussia
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:the_French
|
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Silesian_Wars
gptkb:War_of_Austrian_Succession |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:the_Berlin_Academy_of_Sciences
|
| gptkbp:had |
a close relationship with Voltaire
|
| gptkbp:had_a_deteriorating_condition |
in his later years
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| gptkbp:had_a_strong_interest_in |
gptkb:philosophy
|
| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:Frederick_William_II_of_Prussia
|
| gptkbp:has_cultural_impact |
gptkb:Germany
|
| gptkbp:has_friend |
gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
gptkb:European_politics
Prussian history |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:Prussian_militarism
German nationalism |
| gptkbp:has_interest |
gptkb:philosophy
|
| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
gptkb:Voltaire
his sister his family his dog, Nero |
| gptkbp:has_tradition |
tolerance towards different faiths
|
| gptkbp:health_decline |
began in the 1770s
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| gptkbp:held_concerts_at |
gptkb:Sanssouci_Palace
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Enlightenment
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Frederick the Great
|
| gptkbp:influence |
influenced military strategy
influenced European monarchs influenced later German nationalism influenced the development of the Prussian state |
| gptkbp:influenced |
European military strategy
Modern statecraft Prussian military tactics Political thought in Europe Subsequent German leaders |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Voltaire
Enlightenment ideas |
| gptkbp:international_relations |
expansion of Prussian territory
|
| gptkbp:invited_musicians_to |
gptkb:Sanssouci_Palace
|
| gptkbp:involved_in |
gptkb:Seven_Years'_War
|
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:the_House_of_Hohenzollern
|
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
gptkb:the_Enlightenment
the arts and sciences the arts and culture |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
Prussian nationalism
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| gptkbp:is_adept_at |
gptkb:architecture
gptkb:economic_analysis gptkb:theater gptkb:literature gptkb:military_history gptkb:Public_School gptkb:music gptkb:diplomatic_relations gptkb:historians gptkb:political_theory gptkb:philosophy gptkb:legal_case cultural history philosophy of history the arts military theory social theory legal philosophy scientific philosophy social philosophy historical philosophy cultural theory |
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
stress from wars
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
his time
|
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
gptkb:legal_reforms
Legal reforms |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:European_politics
subsequent German leaders |
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Elisabeth_Christine_of_Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
|
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
Enlightenment movement
|
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
his military campaigns
|
| gptkbp:key_player |
gptkb:European_politics
the balance of power in Europe European politics of the 18th century the diplomatic landscape of Europe |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:military_leadership
gptkb:Cultural_patronage gptkb:Seven_Years'_War gptkb:legal_reforms gptkb:cultural_patronage gptkb:military_strategy gptkb:historical_significance military reforms cultural advancements military victories Military genius diplomatic strategies military strategies patronage of the arts religious tolerance strategic alliances administrative reforms military discipline supporting education philosophical writings cavalry tactics Administrative efficiency Enlightened absolutism influence on European politics military innovations Military victories infantry tactics strategic military campaigns building infrastructure use of artillery agricultural reforms Prussian reforms enlightened absolutism expansion of Prussia logistics in warfare Diplomatic skill military history contributions battlefield maneuvers reforms in Prussia Prussian military victories involvement in European conflicts impact on Prussian identity legacy in military theory role in shaping modern Germany |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:German
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:the_War_of_Austrian_Succession
the Enlightenment period during the War of Austrian Succession |
| gptkbp:led_the_prussian_army_in |
gptkb:the_Silesian_Wars
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
the Prussian army during the Seven Years' War
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_patronage
Influence on modern Germany impact on European politics influence on German nationalism support for education and literacy inspiration for later military leaders establishment of a civil service influence on modern military theory Cultural impact on Europe model for future leaders Administrative practices in Prussia Enlightened governance Military traditions in Germany advancement of legal reforms advancement of the Enlightenment ideals contribution to the concept of a nation-state cultural achievements in music and philosophy development of a strong state influence on the development of the modern state reform of the Prussian army reputation as a military genius |
| gptkbp:military_conflict |
gptkb:Seven_Years'_War
gptkb:Austria gptkb:War_of_Austrian_Succession |
| gptkbp:military_rank |
gptkb:Field_Marshal
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
rapid mobilization
use of rapid maneuvers |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
who introduced new tactics
|
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Sophia_Dorothea_of_Hanover
|
| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:music
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
Prussian
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Frederick_the_Great
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Kesselsdorf
gptkb:Battle_of_Kunersdorf gptkb:Battle_of_Moscow gptkb:Battle_of_Hochkirch gptkb:Battle_of_Auerstedt gptkb:Battle_of_Eylau gptkb:Battle_of_Jena gptkb:Battle_of_La_Belle_Alliance gptkb:Battle_of_Leipzig gptkb:Battle_of_Leuthen gptkb:Battle_of_Ligny gptkb:Battle_of_Maloyaroslavets gptkb:Battle_of_Mont_Saint-Jean gptkb:Battle_of_Paris gptkb:Battle_of_Quatre_Bras gptkb:Battle_of_Torgau gptkb:Battle_of_Waterloo gptkb:Battle_of_Wavre gptkb:Battle_of_Pirna gptkb:Battle_of_Borodino gptkb:Battle_of_Smolensk gptkb:Battle_of_Rossbach gptkb:Battle_of_Friedland gptkb:Battle_of_Mollwitz gptkb:Battle_of_Berezina gptkb:Battle_of_Chotusitz gptkb:Battle_of_Zorndorf gptkb:Battle_of_Freiberg gptkb:Battle_of_Hohenfriedberg gptkb:Siege_of_Prague gptkb:Battle_of_Liegnitz gptkb:Battle_of_Jankau the Battle of Leuthen |
| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Sanssouci_Park
|
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
during the Battle of Rossbach
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:European_history
the history of Europe the history of warfare. the history of the Enlightenment the history of the Hohenzollern dynasty the history of Germany the history of Prussia the development of European diplomacy the history of the Prussian state the history of the Enlightenment. |
| gptkbp:notable_ruler |
gptkb:Prussia
|
| gptkbp:philosopher_influence |
gptkb:Voltaire
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Frederick_I_of_Prussia
gptkb:Frederick_William_I_of_Prussia |
| gptkbp:promoted |
Religious tolerance
religious tolerance music and arts |
| gptkbp:reform |
gptkb:legal_reforms
economic reforms military reforms administrative reforms centralization of government the Prussian bureaucracy the Prussian education system |
| gptkbp:reformed |
the legal system
|
| gptkbp:reign |
gptkb:King_of_Bohemia
1740 1786 1740-1786 |
| gptkbp:reign_end |
1786
August 17, 1786 |
| gptkbp:reign_start |
1740
May 31, 1740 |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Calvinism
|
| gptkbp:reputation |
gptkb:Legacy
gptkb:strategist military genius controversial figure cultural patron advocate for religious tolerance military reformer effective administrator promoter of education controversial military tactics influential monarch progressive ruler builder of a strong state enlightened ruler philosopher king symbol of Prussian strength |
| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:Berlin
gptkb:Potsdam gptkb:Sanssouci_Palace |
| gptkbp:ruled |
gptkb:Prussia
1740 |
| gptkbp:skills |
flute player
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Elisabeth_Christine_of_Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
|
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
the 18th century
known for his use of maneuver warfare |
| gptkbp:stroke |
in 1757
|
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Frederick_William_II
gptkb:Frederick_William_II_of_Prussia |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Frederick_William_II_of_Prussia
|
| gptkbp:suffered_from |
insomnia
various ailments |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:King_of_Bohemia
|
| gptkbp:user_experience |
chronic pain
|
| gptkbp:utilized |
the oblique order
|
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:military_leadership gptkb:culture gptkb:Composer gptkb:Freemasonry gptkb:strategist gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:patron_of_the_arts gptkb:political_leaders cultural patron military reformer historical monarch enlightened despot philosopher king |
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
the Enlightenment era
the development of modern warfare the history of European monarchies the history of military strategy the history of the Hohenzollern dynasty the history of military leadership the development of modern statecraft the history of Prussia the development of the Prussian army the development of the Prussian state the evolution of European warfare the history of European history. the history of European warfare the history of Prussian military doctrine the military history of Europe the rise of Prussia the rise of Prussia as a great power |
| gptkbp:was_a_king_from |
1740
|
| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
gptkb:Frederick_II_of_Prussia
gptkb:the_Berlin_Academy_of_Sciences gptkb:Frederick_the_Great's_Collection gptkb:Frederick_the_Great's_Orchestra gptkb:philosophy music and arts the arts the arts and sciences |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
economic reforms
religious tolerance educational reforms freedom of the press social reforms agricultural reforms civil service reforms meritocracy in the military |
| gptkbp:was_educated_at |
gptkb:University_of_Frankfurt_(Oder)
his father |
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:the_Enlightenment
Enlightenment ideas French culture |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
gptkb:the_War_of_the_Bavarian_Succession
gptkb:the_War_of_Austrian_Succession gptkb:the_Battle_of_Chotusitz gptkb:the_Battle_of_Mollwitz cultural exchanges the Seven Years' War the partition of Poland the Battle of Hohenfriedberg the Battle of Torgau the Battle of Zorndorf the Battle of Freiberg the Battle of Jägerndorf the Battle of Kunersdorf |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
gptkb:Frederick_II
gptkb:Frederick_II_of_Prussia gptkb:cultural_patronage gptkb:military_strategy military reforms military victories the Great patronage of the arts strategic alliances administrative reforms cultural contributions his military strategies his administrative reforms philosophical writings diplomatic skills intellectual pursuits military innovations his diplomatic skills tolerance towards Jews his strong leadership style his leadership style his strong leadership his reforms patronage of music his ability to inspire troops his strategic retreats his strategic alliances his legacy in military history his love of music his emphasis on discipline philosophical contributions his military genius his cultural contributions his military innovations his tactical innovations his contributions to statecraft contributions to military theory his innovative tactics his military victories his ability to adapt tactics his contributions to military theory his military discipline his efforts in agricultural reform his reforms in the military his use of artillery his reforms in agriculture his correspondence with Voltaire his emphasis on rapid movement his emphasis on training his focus on reconnaissance his military campaigns in Silesia his military logistics his use of deception in warfare his correspondence with other monarchs |
| gptkbp:was_treated_by |
physicians
|
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:Anti-Machiavel
memoirs |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Seven_Years'_War
gptkb:Brandenburg gptkb:Catherine_the_Great gptkb:Duke_of_Wellington gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach gptkb:Otto_von_Bismarck gptkb:Prussia gptkb:Voltaire gptkb:Potsdam gptkb:Sanssouci_Palace gptkb:Concerto_for_Flute_and_Orchestra gptkb:Scharnhorst gptkb:Order_of_the_White_Eagle |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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