Frederick William

American  

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).

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Frederick William British  

noun

1. called the Great Elector . 1620–88, elector of Brandenburg (1640–88)

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Example Sentences

The couple, otherwise known as Thomas Ernest Boulton and Frederick William Park, appeared on the London stage — and often out and about in public — in snazzy women’s attire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025

He knew only his name - Frederick William Perry - and had some basic biographical details and a handful of photographs.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2018

However, in the early 1700s, King Frederick William I bought their cooperation.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

Frederick William Foy was born in Detroit on March 27, 1921.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2010

Neither Frederick William nor Francis signed willingly, the latter remarking that “if it was a question of politics, he must refer it to his chancellor, if of religion, to his confessor.”

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