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PRONUNCIATION OF FREDERICK THE GREAT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FREDERICK THE GREAT

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WHAT DOES FREDERICK THE GREAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Frederick the Great

Frederick II reigned over the Kingdom of Prussia from 1740 until 1786. The third Hohenzollern king, Frederick is best known for his military victories, his reorganization of Prussian armies, his innovative drills and tactics, and his final success against great odds in the Seven Years' War. He became known as Frederick the Great and was nicknamed Der Alte Fritz. In his youth, Frederick was more interested in music and philosophy than the art of war. He defied his authoritarian father, Frederick William I, and sought to run away with his close friend Hans Hermann von Katte. They were caught and the king nearly executed his son for "desertion"; he did force Frederick to watch the execution of Hans. Upon ascending to the Prussian throne, he attacked Austria and claimed Silesia during the Silesian Wars, winning military acclaim for himself and Prussia. Near the end of his life, Frederick physically connected most of his realm by conquering Polish territories in the First Partition of Poland.

Definition of Frederick the Great in the English dictionary

The definition of Frederick the Great in the dictionary is official title Frederick II. 1712–86, king of Prussia ; son of Frederick William I. He gained Silesia during the War of Austrian Succession and his military genius during the Seven Years' War established Prussia as a European power. He was also a noted patron of the arts.

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Synonyms and antonyms of Frederick the Great in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Frederick the Great» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

腓特烈大帝
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Federico el Grande
570 millions of speakers

English

Frederick the Great
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फ्रेडरिक महान
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

فريدريك الكبير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Фридрих Великий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Frederico, o Grande
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফ্রেডরিক গ্রেট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Frédéric le Grand
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Frederick the Great
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Friedrich der Große
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フリードリヒ大王
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프레드릭 대왕
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Frederick the Great
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Frederick Đại đế
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரடெரிக் தி கிரேட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्रेडरिक द ग्रेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Büyük Frederick
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Federico il Grande
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Fryderyk Wielki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Фрідріх Великий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Frederic cel Mare
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Φρειδερίκος ο Μέγας
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Frederick die Grote
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Fredrik den store
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Fredrik den store
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Frederick the Great

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FREDERICK THE GREAT»

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FREDERICK THE GREAT»

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Frederick the Great: King of Prussia
The life and times of the legedary ruler, artistic patron, man of letters, lawgiver, and military commander Frederick II, King of Prussia is profiled in a sweeping account of strategy and maneuver, of psychology, morale, and the impact of ...
David Fraser, 2001
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Frederick the Great: A Life in Deed and Letters
Piet and soldier, misanthrope and philospher, Frederick the Great was a contradictory, almost unfathomable man.
Giles MacDonogh, 2013
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Frederick the Great: A Military History
Later chapters examine his stunning victories at Rossbach and Leuthen, his defeats at Prague and Kolin and Prussia's emergence as a key European power.Written with style and pace, this book offers brilliant insights into the political and ...
Dennis Showalter, 2012
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Frederick the Great's Army: Infantry
Philip Haythornthwaite examines the uniforms, tactics and organisation of Frederick's infantry in detail – a fighting force that contested battles such as Mollwitz, Hohenfriedberg, Kesselsdorf, Liegnitz, Burkersdorf and the siege of ...
Philip J. Haythornthwaite, 1991
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Frederick the Great's Army (3): Specialist Troops
This fascinating volume by Philip Haythornwaite examines the artillery, engineers and others specialist troops of Frederick the Great's army.
Philip Haythornthwaite, 2012
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Frederick the Great
Nancy Mitford brings all these contradictions and achievements to sparkling life in an fascinating, intimate biography.
Nancy Mitford, 2011
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Frederick the Great's Allies
This book draws attention to these tactical developments and also provides an analysis of the allied army that fought alongside Frederick the Great in Germany.
Stuart Reid, 2010
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Instructions for His Generals
" In this book, he presents the fundamentals of warfare, discussing such timeless considerations as leadership qualities, the value of surprise, and ways to conquer an enemy who possesses superior forces.
Frederick the Great, 2012
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Frederick the Great's Army (1): Cavalry
In this first of two volumes exploring Frederick the Great's splendid army, Philip Haythornwaite examines the organisatin, tactics and uniform of his cavalry troops, in a text backed by numerous illustrations including eight full page ...
Philip Haythornthwaite, 2012
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The Evolution of Operational Art, 1740-1813: From Frederick ...
The term 'operational art', coined by Soviet military theorists in the interwar period, hasreceived increased attention in military circles with the debate on comparative NATO(North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and Warsaw Pact operational ...
Claus Telp, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FREDERICK THE GREAT»

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Bleeding-heart democrats are missing the point
Frederick the Great earned his place in history not because of his royal lineage but his battlefield victories. George Washington was military ... «Kashmir Images, Jul 15»
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Let George Do It
Once, in her grandfather's day, Frederick the Great (while still crown prince) had visited Charlotte's tiny family seat and found it distinctly odd ... «The Weekly Standard, Jul 15»
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Berlin Stadtfest 2015: More than just a party
Gay political and military figures from Berlin include Frederick the Great, former German foreign minister Guido Westerwelle, and long-serving ... «The Typewriter, Jul 15»
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From the Librarian's Shelf
Frederick the Great: The Magnificent Enigma by Robert B. Asprey (920 FRE). Large Print: Homefront Dreams by Darlene Franklin (LTE F FRA). «Mason County News, Jul 15»
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Potsdam: Prussia, celebrities and the past
Sanssouci Palace, the summer residence of Frederick the Great, is the main attraction for the more than three million tourists who visit Potsdam ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
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Gilcrease Museum Displays Handwritten Copy Of Declaration Of …
... additionally by Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane; the diplomats who carried it to France and eventually to Frederick the Great of Prussia. «News On 6, Jul 15»
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Revolutionary Thought: Two Cheers for the George on the Wrong …
... carriage in Windsor Great Park to shake the limb of an oak tree—under the impression that he was shaking hands with Frederick the Great. «CALIFORNIA, Jul 15»
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For German Jews, Evolving Existential Questions
Across town, the University of Potsdam's Sanssouci campus is housed in the former summer palace of Frederick the Great. There, the Institute ... «Jewish Exponent, Jul 15»
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Demographics, income feed rising trend in pet ownership in US
This includes Frederick the Great of Prussia, who had a wing of his Sanssouci palace designed for his beloved Italian greyhounds. “When the ... «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
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Understanding Tyranny and Terror: From the French Revolution to …
Examples include Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, the Tudors, and such “enlightened despots” as Frederick the Great, Napoleon, and ... «InsiderOnline, Jul 15»

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