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Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia

Frederick William I of Prussia (in German: Friedrich Wilhelm I), of the House of Hohenzollern (August 14, 1688 - May 31, 1740), often known as 'the Soldier-King', reigned as King of Prussia (1713 - 1740).

His father, Frederick I of Prussia, had successfully acquired the title King for the margraves of Brandenburg. Frederick William concentrated on building up the military power of Prussia.

He acquired a reputation for his fondness for military display - leading to his special efforts to hire the tallest men he could find in all of Europe for a special regiment nicknamed Potsdam Giants.

Friedrich Wilhelm I. and Dorothea had eight surviving children:

• Wilhelmine of Bayreuth (1709 - 1758)
• Friedrich II of Prussia (1712-1786)
• Friederike Luise (1714-1784)
• Philippine Charlotte (1716-1801)
• Sophie Dorothee Marie (1719-1765)
• Luise Ulrike of Sweden (1720-1782)
• August Wilhelm Prinz von Preußen (1722-1758)
• Anna Amalia (1723-1787)
• Prinz Heinrich (1726-1802)
• August Ferdinand (1730-1813)

Preceded by: Frederick I

List of Kings of Prussia

Succeeded by: Frederick II (the Great)

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