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Frederick William I of Prussia
1688Aug, 14

Frederick William I of Prussia

Frederick William I of Prussia (d. 1740)
Frederick William I (German: Friedrich Wilhelm I.; 14 August 1688 – 31 May 1740), known as the "Soldier King" (German: Soldatenkönig), was the king in Prussia and elector of Brandenburg from 1713 until his death in 1740, as well as prince of Neuchâtel. He was succeeded by his son, Frederick the Great.

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Events on 1688

  • 10May

    Siamese revolution of 1688

    King Narai nominates his daughter Sudawadi to succeed him with Constantine Phaulkon, Mom Pi and Phetracha acting as regents. The ensuing revolution leads to the Ayutthaya Kingdom severing all ties with Europe.
  • 1Nov

    Glorious Revolution

    William III of Orange sets out a second time from Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands to seize the crowns of England, Scotland and Ireland from King James II of England during the Glorious Revolution.
  • 9Nov

    William III of England

    Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter.
  • 9Dec

    Battle of Reading (1688)

    Glorious Revolution: Williamite forces defeat Jacobites at Battle of Reading, forcing flight of James II from the country.