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    Frederick William

    Birth: 8-14-1688

    Death: 5-31-1740

    Nickname: Frederick William I of Prussia

Biography

Frederick William I (German: Friedrich Wilhelm I) (14 August 1688 – 31 May 1740), known as the 'Soldier King,'[1] was the King in Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg from 1713 until his death. He was in personal union the sovereign prince of the Principality of Neuchâtel.

Letter References

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, August 12, 1833

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Frederick William I (German: Friedrich Wilhelm I) (14 August 1688 – 31 May 1740), known as the 'Soldier King,'[1] was the King in Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg from 1713 until his death. He was in personal union the sovereign prince of the Principality of Neuchâtel.
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