Frederick+the+Great



**Frederick the Great a.k.a Frederick II, King of Prussia~Ruled 1740-1786** __Country__- Prussia

__Ascension__- Became King after his father, Frederick William, died, which made him Frederick II

__Religion__- Atheist

__Contributions to Country__- Reformed judicial procedure, applied high tariffs-- the judicial reformation helped the law protect the poor and weak, but high tariffs hurt the people.

__Personality__- Cold and curt, interested in literature and art

__Claim to Fame__- involved Prussia in the Seven Years War