Frederick William II
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noun
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In this capacity he had a decisive influence on Prussian policy, both under Frederick the Great and Frederick William II.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various
His successor, Frederick William II, was incapable, and the French revolution found Germany in a state of discord.
From Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights by Miller, Kelly
The most brilliant of French historians, Monsieur Albert Sorel, has torn the veil from this hypocrisy and has laid bare the sordid story of Frederick William II.
From German Problems and Personalities by Saroléa, Charles
Alexander I. was now Emperor of Russia, and the timorous and unpatriotic policy of Prussia was guided by Frederick William III., who had succeeded his father Frederick William II.
From A Short History of Germany by Parmele, Mary Platt
Francis and Frederick William II of Prussia speedily collected an army of 80,000 men at Coblenz with which to invade France.
From A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. by Hayes, Carlton J. H.
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