Frederick William IV

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1. 1795–1861, king of Prussia 1840–61 (brother of William I of Prussia).

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Frederick William IV British  

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1. 1795–1861, king of Prussia (1840–61). He submitted to the 1848 Revolution but refused the imperial crown offered by the Frankfurt Parliament (1849). In 1857 he became insane and his brother, William I, became regent (1858–61)

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Frederick William IV

The legislators decided that they could put their ideas into practice only by offering the crown of a united Germany to King Frederick William IV of Prussia.

From Time Magazine Archive

In January, 1850, Frederick William IV, granted a constitution which established a national legislative assembly and admitted a portion of the Prussian people to an active participation in the government.

From The Governments of Europe by Ogg, Frederic Austin

It was first used by Frederick William IV, who, in the jargon which in his time passed for the German language, exclaimed: "Ich werde meine Souvereinetat stabilizieren wie ein rocher de bronze."

From William of Germany by Shaw, Stanley

Some remains of the old building may still be seen adjoining the present castle, which was built by King Frederick William IV.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various

He was, however, suspended till 1840 on account of his liberal opinions, when he was restored to his chair on the accession of Frederick William IV.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various