Life
- 1770Born · Potsdam
- 1797King of Prussia
- 1840Died · Berlin
- —Prince-Elector
- —margrave
Their story
Frederick William III, born in Potsdam in 1770, ascended to the Prussian throne as King, having previously held the title of Prince-Elector and Margrave. His reign, spanning a tumultuous period in European history, saw Prussia navigate the challenges of the Napoleonic Wars. He played a significant role in the Congress of Vienna, which reshaped the continent's political landscape. Throughout his rule, Frederick William III endeavored to rebuild and modernize his kingdom. He passed away in Berlin in 1840, leaving a lasting impact on Prussian development and its place in 19th-century Europe.
Family
Parents: Friedrich Wilhelm II of Prussia Hohenzollern, Frederika Louisa of Hesse-Darmstadt Hohenzollern
Children: Princess Alexandrine of Prussia Hohenzollern, Princess Frederica of Prussia Hohenzollern, stillborn daughter von Hohenzollern Hohenzollern, Alexandra Feodorovna (Charlotte of Prussia) Hohenzollern, Princess Louise of Prussia Hohenzollern, Prince Albert of Prussia Hohenzollern, Frederick William IV of Prussia Hohenzollern, Prince Charles of Prussia Hohenzollern, Wilhelm I Hohenzollern, Prince Ferdinand of Prussia Hohenzollern
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