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=Frederick The Great - King of Prussia (1740–1786)=

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Here is a painting of Frederick The Great

About Frederick The Great
He was born on the 24th of January in 1712 and came into power in 1740 after his father. His goal during his reign was to modernize and unite his disconnected lands. Most of the warfare during his time was against Austria, against the Holy Roman Emperors. He was atheist, but did encourage people of all religions to come to his country and help it grow and expand. He seemed to be a very sensitive type of leader, but still fought his wars greatly.

Achievements and their effects on Prussia
Frederick managed to make a 180 degree spin with Prussia. He changed it into an economically strong and politically reformed country. Prussia's education was also one of the best in Europe. During his reign, he also abolished torture and corporal punishment, which helped greatly. Overall he made things a little easier for everyone, and he was most famous for his great military achievements in war. His reign had a positive effect on Prussia because of how much he helped the people.