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Frederick the Great was born
He was born in Berlin to his father Frederick I and Princess Sophia-Dorothea. http://www.mayowynnebaxter.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Baby.jpg -
Frederick's Mother raises him to love the arts.
Fredericks mom wanted Frederick to enjoy the arts and intellectual side of life. This may be why he was such an advocate for Prussia-wide education. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6W7lVaGIPDQ/T2MWQz3zCMI/AAAAAAAACr0/ZkAHOIoKh-4/s1600/infant%2Bschool.jpg -
As a child he is brutally punished.
His father publicly shames him and brutal punishes him in front of many people in Berlin. This may have resulted in why he was so distant from relationships as a ruler. -
Frederick has an affair with Peter Karl Chrisoph Keith
This rumor of an affair between Frederick and the King's page spread throughout the government eventually reaching his dad. He was condemned and told his relationship was a sin. This may be another contributing factor to his inability to connect with his spouse. -
Frederick flees his father's kingdom.
Frederick II along with his friend Hans Herman von Katte try to flee the kingdom.
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Frederick Is forced to watch his Best friend be decapitated.
Frederick is punished for running away by being forced to watch Katte be beheaded -
Frederick the Greats father forces him into politics and government.
As part of Frederick's punishment, he is forced into a junior official position in the government. This was to help prepare him for his job as King of Prussia
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Frederick and Elizebeth Christine are maried
This marriage was arranged by his father and Frederick ignored her ultimately divorcing her in a later time. https://angryonfridays.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/pukirev_ner_brak.jpg -
Frederick Separates from his wife.
Frederick systematically removes himself from the relationship as quickly as possible. He was never able to connect with anyone again for the rest of his time being. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Dutch_Painting_in_the_19th_Century_-_Van_de_Laar_-_The_Divorce.png -
Frederick the Great's father dies
Despite his horrible childhood he said if it were not for his father he wouldn't have been a successful king. His father surely had a profound impact on his rule
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Frederick the Great becomes Ruler of Prussia
After his father died Frederick became the King of Prussia. Coming into power, he was supplied ample funds and military power to operate an effective military. https://www.artclon.com/OtherFile/King-Frederick-II-the-Great-of-Prussia-xx-Antoine-Pesne.jpg -
William Hogath's painting publicly shows Frederick was homosexual.
Frederick was a supportive ruler in terms of religion and being homosexual may have been a reason he was so tolerant to others. http://www.capitolpride.org/images/history/gay-pride-flag.png -
Frederick the Great's mother dies
Frederick seemed to connect more with his mother during childhood as they had a shared interest in the arts. His mother's death may have resulted in negatives actions in future wars due to his grief https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophia_Dorothea_of_Hanover#/media/File:Queen_Sophie_Dorothea_of_Prussia.jpg -
Frederick dies and loses power of Prussia
After his death Frederick no longer is King of Prussia.
