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May 9, 2024 · Frederick William was the elector of Brandenburg (1640–88), who restored the Hohenzollern dominions after the devastations of the Thirty Years’ War—centralizing the political administration, reorganizing the state finances, rebuilding towns and cities, developing a strong army, and acquiring clear.
In 1356, by the terms of the Golden Bull of Charles IV, the Margrave of Brandenburg was given the permanent right to participate in the election of the Holy Roman Emperor with the title of Elector (German: Kurfürst).
Frederick William ( German: Friedrich Wilhelm; 16 February 1620 – 29 April 1688) was Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia, thus ruler of Brandenburg-Prussia, from 1640 until his death in 1688.
- 1 December 1640 – 29 April 1688
- Elisabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate
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May 17, 2018 · Frederick William began his rule with conciliatory gestures. He did not dismiss Schwartzenberg right away but waited until the representative Estates begged him to rid the country of his mercenaries.
May 19, 2023 · Quick Facts about Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg. Reign: 1640-1688. Predecessor: George William. Successor: Frederick I. Born: February 16, 1620; Stadtschloss, Berlin, Brandenburg-Prussia. Died: April 29, 1688; Brandenburg-Prussia. Burial: Berlin Cathedral
Frederick William, German Friedrich Wilhelm known as the Great Elector, (born Feb. 16, 1620, Cölln, near Berlin—died May 9, 1688, Potsdam), Elector of Brandenburg (1640–88) who restored the Hohenzollern dominions after the Thirty Years’ War.
