Frederick

Frederick II, known as "the Great," was a Prussian king whose reign saw significant territorial expansion through military campaigns, despite his youthful inclination towards music and philosophy. He championed enlightened absolutism, fostering religious tolerance and modernizing the Prussian bureaucracy and civil service. A patron of the arts and a composer himself, Frederick maintained a famous correspondence with Voltaire. His rule left a lasting impact on Prussia, connecting much of its realm through territorial gains.