Frederick William

noun

1. the Great Elector, 1620–88, elector of Brandenburg who increased the power and importance of Prussia.
2. 1882–1951, German general: crown prince of Germany 1888–1918 (son of William II of Germany).

Frederick William

noun

1. Frederick William16201688MGermanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler called the Great Elector . 1620–88, elector of Brandenburg (1640–88)

Example Sentences

At parting he invited Alexander to dinner, but ostentatiously omitted to include Frederick William in the request.

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Frederick William at last yielded to the representations of England and Holland.

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Frederick William, untrustworthy as he was, seems to have been sincerely anxious to help the French king.

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Frederick William believed that the emperor's refusal to accept the partition treaty encouraged the Poles to resist his demands.

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Frederick William, anxious to forward his interests in Poland, had abandoned the war, and was turning towards peace with France.

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