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  

noun

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

He had everywhere the most distinguished reception, and was honored with an invitation to Sans Souci, where he was the guest of the witty Crown Prince of Prussia, later Frederick William IV.

From Essays on Scandinavian Literature by Boyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth

Niebuhr is buried in the cemetery outside of the Sterntor, where a monument was placed to his memory by Frederick William IV.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" by Various

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

The building set apart for the purpose was073/69 formerly used as military barracks and was given to Fliedner by King Frederick William IV.

From Deaconesses in Europe and their Lessons for America by Robinson, Jane M. Bancroft (Jane Marie Bancroft)