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Born asFriedrich II
Known asFriedrich II; Frederick II; Frederick the Great
Occup.Royalty
BornJanuary 24, 1712
Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia
DiedAugust 17, 1786
Potsdam, Kingdom of Prussia
Aged74 years
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Summary

Frederick The Great (born as Friedrich II in Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia, died in Potsdam, Kingdom of Prussia), he is also known as Friedrich II; Frederick II; Frederick the Great, was a famous Royalty, who lived between January 24, 1712 and August 17, 1786. He became 74 years old.

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He is born under the zodiac aquarius, who is known for Knowledge, Humanitarian, Serious, Insightful, Duplicitous. Our collection contains 6 quotes written by Frederick, under the main topics: Witty One-Liners - Wisdom - Mortality - Knowledge - War.

6 Famous quotes by Frederick The Great

"Rogues, would you live forever?"
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"Don't forget your great guns, which are the most respectable arguments of the rights of kings"
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"An educated people can be easily governed"
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"A crown is merely a hat that lets the rain in"
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"Every man has a wild beast within him"
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"It seems to me that man is made to act rather than to know: the principles of things escape our most persevering researches"
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