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1786 in Germany

Explore 5 historical events and records for Germany in 1786.

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Historical records for Germany in 1786

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August

17 August 1786

Death of Frederick II the Great

Frederick II the Great · Sans-Souci · Warfare / Seven Years War

Death of Frederick II the Great, succeeded by his nephew Friedrich Wilhelm II

Other events (month unknown)

1786

Birth of Louis I

Louis I · Bavaria · House / House of Wittelsbach

Birth of Louis I, son of Maximilian I

1786

Chief Minister

Arnim, Friedrich Wilhelm von · Chief Minister of Prussia · Government / Government of Germany

Appointed Chief Minister of Prussia

1786

Succession

Frederick II · Berlin · House / House of Hohenzollern

Succeeds as King of Prussia, nephew of Frederick II the Great

1786

Succession

Frederick William II · Berlin · House / House of Hohenzollern

Succeeds as King of Prussia

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