Historedia
Person

Frederick William

Events
4
Episodes
7
Years
1640–1675

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Frederick William, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Accession of Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg

    1640

    Role: Elector of Brandenburg

    1. 1640 · BrandenburgStart of Reign

      Frederick William assumed the title of Elector of Brandenburg in 1640 upon the death of his father, George William.

  2. Marriage of Louise Henriette of Nassau to Frederick William of Brandenburg

    1646

    Role: Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia

    1. 7 December 1646 · The HagueMarriage Ceremony in The Hague

      Frederick William and Louise Henriette married in The Hague on her nineteenth birthday, December 7, 1646.

  3. Reconfirmation of Brandenburg Nobility Privileges

    1653

    Role: Elector of Brandenburg

    1. 1653 · BrandenburgPrivilege Confirmation

      Noble privileges including tax exemption and serfdom were confirmed in exchange for funding.

    2. 26 July 1653 · BrandenburgLandtag Decree

      Frederick William obtained estate consent and financial contributions through a specific decree.

    3. Unknown · BrandenburgPayment Obligation

      Estates were obliged to continue payments beyond the initial six-year limit.

  4. Battle of Fehrbellin

    1674–1675

    Role: Great Elector of Brandenburg

    1. December 1674 – May 1675 · Brandenburg and FranconiaSwedish Invasion and Brandenburg Response

      Sweden invaded Brandenburg in late 1674, prompting Frederick William to withdraw from the coalition and march his army to Magdeburg by May 1675.

    2. June 1675 · Brandenburg-PrussiaStrategic and Psychological Impact

      The victory established the prestige of Frederick William and the Brandenburg army, proving the Swedes were not unbeatable and influencing future Prussian military development.

Sources

  1. Frederick William, the Great Elector Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-24
  2. Battle of Fehrbellin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13