Frederick William II Of Prussia
Frederick William II (German: Friedrich Wilhelm II.; 25 September 1744 – 16 November 1797) was the King of Prussia, reigning from 1786 until his death. He was in personal union the Prince-Elector of Brandenburg and the sovereign prince of the Principality of Neuchâtel.
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