Frederick II of Prussia

Frederick II (1712–1786) was the King of Prussia (1740–1786) from the Hohenzollern dynasty. He became known as Frederick the Great.

In the mid 18th century, Frederick launched a war with Russia, Austria, and France. Britain allied itself with Prussia, although Frederick benefitted very little from the alliance. Britain, however, was able to expand its empire at the expense the French, expanding into India, North Terranova, and Atlantis.