Order of the Black Eagle
Frederick establishes the Order of the Black Eagle before his coronation.
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1701 in Prussia
Explore 13 historical events and records for Prussia in 1701.
Historical records for Prussia in 1701
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January
Coronation as Queen
Sophie Charlotte is crowned Queen in Prussia during the royal ceremony.
King in Prussia
Crowns himself King in Prussia with imperial consent.
Kingdom of Prussia
Frederick's coronation establishes the royal title King in Prussia.
Royal Coronation
The Elector of Brandenburg crowns himself King in Prussia.
Royal Coronation
Frederick crowns himself King in Prussia at Konigsberg.
Royal Proclamation
Frederick publicly assumes the new royal dignity.
May
Royal Entry into Berlin
Frederick makes a ceremonial royal entry into Berlin.
Berlin Thanksgiving
Frederick attends thanksgiving ceremonies celebrating the new monarchy.
Other events (month unknown)
Capital
Makes Berlin the main capital of the Hohenzollern monarchy.
Prussian Support for Emperor
Frederick supports Leopold I and provides troops for the anti-French coalition.
Prussian Troop Commitment
Frederick commits Prussian troops to support the Emperor's European alliance.
Royal Court Patronage
Sophie Charlotte continues cultural patronage as Prussia's first queen.
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