Person Information

  • Show Citations

    Frederick

    Birth: 7-11-1657

    Death: 2-25-1713

    Nickname: Frederick I of Prussia

Biography

Frederick I (German: Friedrich I) (11 July 1657 – 25 February 1713), of the Hohenzollern dynasty, was (as Frederick III) Elector of Brandenburg (1688–1713) and Duke of Prussia in personal union (Brandenburg-Prussia). The latter function he upgraded to royalty, becoming the first King in Prussia (1701–1713). From 1707 he was in personal union the sovereign prince of the Principality of Neuchâtel (German: Fürstentum Neuenburg). He was also the paternal grandfather of Frederick the Great.

Letter References

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

Citations

Biography and Citation Information:
Biography: 
Frederick I (German: Friedrich I) (11 July 1657 – 25 February 1713), of the Hohenzollern dynasty, was (as Frederick III) Elector of Brandenburg (1688–1713) and Duke of Prussia in personal union (Brandenburg-Prussia). The latter function he upgraded to royalty, becoming the first King in Prussia (1701–1713). From 1707 he was in personal union the sovereign prince of the Principality of Neuchâtel (German: Fürstentum Neuenburg). He was also the paternal grandfather of Frederick the Great.
Citation Type: 
Website
Citation URL: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_I_of_Prussia
Website Viewing Date: 
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 10:45
Website's Last Modified Date: 
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 10:45
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type: 
Website
Citation URL: 
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frederick-I-king-of-Prussia
Title of Webpage: 
Encyclopedia Brittanica - Frederick I King of Prussia
Website Viewing Date: 
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 10:45
Website Last Modified Date: 
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 10:45
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type: 
Website
Citation URL: 
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frederick-I-king-of-Prussia
Title of Webpage: 
Encyclopedia Brittanica - Frederick I King of Prussia
Website Viewing Date: 
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 10:45
Website Last Modified Date: 
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 10:45