Frederick I of Prussia

ModernEmperorPrussia1657 — 1713

First king in Prussia, crowned at Konigsberg.

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Quick Facts

Born

1657

Died

1713

Country

Prussia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)46

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score54.9

Frederick I of Prussia — Complete Timeline

1694 AD

Founded the University of HalleCultural◆ Major

Frederick I founded the University of Halle, which became a center of Pietism and Enlightenment thought. The university attracted scholars like Christian Thomasius and August Hermann Francke.

PrussiaEducationEnlightenment

Impact: regionalconstructive

1699 AD

Commissioned the Berlin Palace ExpansionCultural

Frederick I commissioned the expansion of the Berlin Palace, transforming it into a Baroque residence. The project, designed by architect Andreas Schl

PrussiaArchitectureBaroque

Impact: nationalconstructive

1701 AD

Crowned King in Prussia at KönigsbergPolitical Action◆ Major

Frederick crowned himself King in Prussia at K

PrussiaCoronationKingdom

Impact: regionalconstructive

Established the Order of the Black EagleCultural

Frederick I established the Order of the Black Eagle, the highest order of chivalry in Prussia. It was awarded for military and civil merit, symbolizing the prestige of the new kingdom.

PrussiaChivalryHonors

Impact: nationalconstructive

1713 AD

Supported the Great Northern War as an Ally of RussiaWar◆ Major

Frederick I allied with Russia and other powers against Sweden in the Great Northern War. Prussia gained territory including Stettin and parts of Swedish Pomerania, though Frederick died before the war ended.

PrussiaGreat Northern WarTerritorial Expansion

Impact: regionalconstructive