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Death of Frederick William III

When
7 June 1840
Where
Berlin
Part of
Death of Frederick William III of Prussia and accession of Frederick William IV

Frederick William III died on 7 June 1840 in Berlin from a fever, ending his reign as King of Prussia.

The king died in Berlin, survived by his second wife. His death concluded a reign that began in 1797. He had previously fled to Memel during the Napoleonic Wars. The succession passed directly to his eldest son, who had been prepared for governing.

Sources

  1. Frederick William III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
  2. Frederick William IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09

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