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Frederick William I
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Frederick William I 1688-1740.
King of Prussia (1713-1740) who strengthened the army and diversified the economy of his dominion.
Frederick William I
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(Biographies / Frederick William I (1688-1740) M, Prussian, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) 1688-1740, king of Prussia (1713-40); son of Frederick I: reformed the Prussian army
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Noun1.Frederick William I - son of Frederick I who became king of Prussia in 1713; reformed and strengthened the Prussian army (1688-1740)
Hohenzollern - a German noble family that ruled Brandenburg and Prussia
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Not least because the search for the 18th century chamber of Baltic amber resin, a gift from Prussia's Friedrich Wilhelm I to Tsar Peter the Great in 1716 at a time when amber was 12 times as valuable as gold, has continued unabated for more than 60 years, fuelling endless conspiracy theories, diplomatic rows and expensive searches in everything from lakes to sea beds.
Notes from beyond grave put treasure hunters on amber alert by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
 
 
 
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