Great Elector

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:noble_title
gptkbp:alliance Alliance with France
Alliance with Sweden
gptkbp:birth_date 1620-02-16
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:St._Peter_and_Paul_Church,_Potsdam
gptkbp:child gptkb:Frederick_I_of_Prussia
gptkbp:community_impact Centralization of power in Brandenburg-Prussia
gptkbp:cultural_impact Patron of the arts and sciences
gptkbp:death_date 1688-04-08
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Promotion of trade and industry
Neutrality in the Thirty Years' War
Strengthening ties with other German states
Support for universities and schools
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Hohenzollern
gptkbp:economic_activity Development of infrastructure
gptkbp:era Early Modern Period
gptkbp:historical_context Formation of modern nation-states
Influence of the Reformation
Post-Thirty Years' War Europe
Development of the Prussian state
Rise of absolutism in Europe
gptkbp:historical_significance Key figure in the rise of Prussia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Elector
gptkbp:known_for Strengthening the state of Brandenburg-Prussia
gptkbp:language Encouragement of cultural institutions
gptkbp:legacy Foundation of the Kingdom of Prussia
gptkbp:military_technology Modernization of the Prussian army
gptkbp:nationality Prussian
gptkbp:notable_allies Formation of military alliances
gptkbp:personality_trait gptkb:military_unit
Skilled diplomat
Pragmatic leader
Visionary ruler
Patriotic leader
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:George_William,_Elector_of_Brandenburg
gptkbp:real_name gptkb:Frederick_William
gptkbp:reform Introduction of new taxes
Establishment of a centralized administration
gptkbp:reign_end 1688
gptkbp:reign_start 1640
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Calvinism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Louise_Henriette_of_Nassau
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Frederick_I_of_Prussia
gptkbp:title gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:Monarch