Elector of Brandenburg
Succeeds as Elector Frederick III of Brandenburg before becoming King in Prussia.
Role range: 1688-1713
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Frederick I Biography and Timeline
Follow Frederick I through 15 dated historical records for Prussia.
Frederick I, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
15Distinct records
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1688–1702Years on this page
1688
Succession
Becomes Elector Frederick III of Brandenburg and Duke in Prussia.
Role range: 1688-1713
1701
Order of the Black Eagle
Frederick establishes the Order of the Black Eagle before his coronation.
Role range: 1701-1713
Kingdom of Prussia
Frederick's coronation establishes the royal title King in Prussia.
Role range: 1701-1713
Royal Proclamation
Frederick publicly assumes the new royal dignity.
Role range: 1701-1713
King in Prussia
Crowns himself King in Prussia with imperial consent.
Role range: 1701-1713
Royal Coronation
The Elector of Brandenburg crowns himself King in Prussia.
Role range: 1688-1713
Royal Coronation
Frederick crowns himself King in Prussia at Konigsberg.
Role range: 1701-1713
Royal Entry into Berlin
Frederick makes a ceremonial royal entry into Berlin.
Role range: 1701-1713
Berlin Thanksgiving
Frederick attends thanksgiving ceremonies celebrating the new monarchy.
Role range: 1701-1713
Prussian Support for Emperor
Frederick supports Leopold I and provides troops for the anti-French coalition.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1713
Prussian Troop Commitment
Frederick commits Prussian troops to support the Emperor's European alliance.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1713
Capital
Makes Berlin the main capital of the Hohenzollern monarchy.
Role range: 1688-1713
1702
Army Contribution
Frederick authorises Prussian contingents for the war against France.
Role range: 1701-1713
Prussian Troop Support
Frederick supplies Prussian troops to the Imperial and Allied war effort.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1713
Records, sources and methodology
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