Frederick William
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the Great Elector, 1620–88, elector of Brandenburg who increased the power and importance of Prussia.
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1882–1951, German general: crown prince of Germany 1888–1918 (son of William II of Germany).
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As the sensitive, flute-playing heir of the boorish, beer-swilling Frederick William I, the young prince had scant interest in soldiering.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
Prolific sculptor Frederick William Sievers shows a seated Maury enthroned like Zeus before a globe held aloft by swarming figures representing the forces of air and water.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025
Anthony learned that Frederick William Perry was a Royal Air Force veteran, who served in the Battle of Britain.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2018
Some two months later, King Frederick William III of Prussia and Czar Alexander I of Russia led their troops in a triumphant parade through the French capital.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
Mounted on a fiery Cordovan barb, she was among the spectators at a review given by King Frederick William in honour of his imperial guest.
From Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties by d'Auvergne, Edmund B.
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