Frederick II of Prussia

Frederick II of Prussia Historical Figure Nationality: Prussia Year of Birth: 1712 Year of Death: 1786 Cause of Death: Heart attack Religion: Calvinism in public, Deism in private Occupation: Soldier, Monarch, Author of Non-Fiction, Composer Parents: Frederick William I of Prussia, Sophia Dorothea of Hanover Spouse: Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Bevern Children: None Relatives: George III of the United Kingdom (first cousin once removed) House: Hohenzollern Military Branch: Prussian Army (Seven Years' War) Political Office(s): King in (later of) Prussia, Prince of Neufchatel Fictional Appearances: "Shtetl Days" POD: c. 1940 Type of Appearance: Posthumous reference Atlantis POD: c 85,000,000 BCE; Relevant POD: 1452 Appearance(s): "Nouveau Redon"; The United States of Atlantis Type of Appearance: Contemporary references

Frederick II, in German Friedrich II (24 January 1712 – 17 August 1786), from the Hohenzollern dynasty, was the third King of Prussia 1740–1786, the longest-reigning monarch of that kingdom. He became known as Frederick the Great due to his (largely successful) efforts both politically and militarily to make Prussia into a formidable power in Europe. He led his kingdom through the Seven Years' War against France, Austria, and Russia. During the 20th century, the Nazis made him one of their symbols, damaging his legacy in the years since World War II.

Frederick II in "Shtetl Days"

Frederick the Great was one of Adolf Hitler's heroes. After Germany won the War of Retribution, Frederick's friends, including Voltaire, enjoyed a glowing reputation in the Greater German Reich.

Frederick II in Atlantis

In the mid 18th century, King Frederick II of Prussia launched a global war with Russia, Austria, and France. Britain allied itself with Prussia. Having no colonies in Atlantis, Prussia was not involved in the Atlantean theater of the war.

Frederick was still on the throne at the time of the Atlantean War of Independence, in which Prussia remained neutral. His style of direct rule was cited in a conversation between British Captain Horace Grimsley and Atlantean Army General Victor Radcliff as they negotiated the surrender of the British garrison after the Siege of Croydon.

See also

• References to Historical Figures in Turtledove's Work, for more minor references.

References

Royal offices (OTL)
Preceded by Frederick William I	King in Prussia 1740–1772	Recreated as King of Prussia
	Elector of Brandenburg Prince of Neuchâtel 1740–1786	Succeeded by Frederick William II
New creation First Partition of Poland	King of Prussia 1772–1786
Preceded by Charles Edzard	Prince of East Frisia 1744–1786