Frederick William II

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Frederick William II

1744-1797.
King of Prussia (1786-1797) and patron of the arts whose reign was marked by a costly war with France (1792-1795).
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Frederick William II

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(Biography) 1744–97, king of Prussia (1786–97)
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Noun1.Frederick William II - king of Prussia who became involved in a costly war with France (1744-1797)Frederick William II - king of Prussia who became involved in a costly war with France (1744-1797)
Hohenzollern - a German noble family that ruled Brandenburg and Prussia
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