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It is almost certain that Prussian King Frederick the Great (1712–1786) was primarily homosexual, and that his sexual orientation was central to his life. However, the nature of his actual relationships remains speculative. Though he had an arranged marriage, Frederick produced no children and was succeeded by his nephew.
Jun 14, 2018 · Baron Friedrich von Steuben, a Prussian military man hired by George Washington to whip the Continental Army into shape during the darkest days of the Revolutionary War, is known for his...
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Oct 18, 2021 · Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712 - 1786) Even in his lifetime, this Prussian royal was widely rumored to be a homosexual, though that term wouldn’t be coined till nearly 90 years after his...
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Jan 8, 2015 · History’s greatest gay general. No, not Alexander the Great — Frederick the Great. (Image credit: (Bettmann/CORBIS)) By The Week Staff. last updated 8 January 2015. Frederick the Great is...
Frederick II’s sexual orientation is debated by historians, some of whom argue that he was homosexual. Frederick’s lack of interest in women was well known.
Mar 9, 2014 · “Frederick the Great’s reputation as one of the world’s most famous homosexuals seems secure.” Frederick, in window, watches the execution of Hans Hermann von Katte. Via Wikipedia
A thorough investigation of the sexuality of Frederick the Great and its interrelations with his personality is therefore long overdue. Frederick the Great, one of the most eminent men of his time, was not an obviously heterosexual man.
