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Frederick William Biography and Timeline

Follow Frederick William through 3 dated historical records for Germany.

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Frederick William, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1640–1640Years on this page

1640

Diet

King · Elector Of Brandenburg · Regensburg · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Wants peace without concessions based on the Peace of Prague

Role range: 1618-1648 – 1640-1688

Succession

King · Elector Of Brandenburg · House / House of Brandenburg

Succeeds as King of Prussia

Role range: 1640-1688

Succession

King · Elector Of Brandenburg · Germany · House / House of Brandenburg

Prepares for the growth in Prussian power by successful wars with Sweden & Poland

Role range: 1640-1688

Records, sources and methodology

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