Frederick+II+Notes+B

Fredrick The Great:

-Enlightened Despot -> used reasons to rule effectively -most influential rulers in German history -firmly established his kingdom as one of the great powers of Europe -Ruled Prussia -Major act as a king was the Invasion of Hasburg -Frederick's father was an absolute monarch who made Prussia a state to be reckoned with in European affairs -had an artistic temperament: Frederick became an accomplished musician -convinced that the army was the key to the strength of the Prussian state -Frederick took great pride in his reputation as an enlightened ruler and claimed to serve in the interest of his subjects -He started 7 Years Wars -Wanted Economic power as well -Brought new crops -Fought with strongest countries