Frederick William II of Prussia

Franco R. Batista Garcia
by Johan Frederick Clemens
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Portrait of Frederick William II of Prussia, print by Johan Frederick Clemens, London, 1793.

Nephew of Frederick the Great, King Frederick William II ruled Prussia from 1786 until his death in 1797. Often overlooked in favor of his uncle, he is seen by many as a less effectual king than his military minded predecessor; on the other hand, his patronage of the arts enriched court culture by having promoted musicians like Mozart and Beethoven.

The British Museum, London.

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Clemens, J. F. (2026, April 01). Frederick William II of Prussia. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21729/frederick-william-ii-of-prussia/

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Clemens, Johan Frederick. "Frederick William II of Prussia." World History Encyclopedia, April 01, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21729/frederick-william-ii-of-prussia/.

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Clemens, Johan Frederick. "Frederick William II of Prussia." World History Encyclopedia, 01 Apr 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21729/frederick-william-ii-of-prussia/.

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