Frederick William facts for kids

Frederick William is a name that has been used by many important people throughout history, especially kings and princes from a powerful family called the Hohenzollern dynasty. These individuals often played big roles in shaping countries like Prussia and other parts of Europe.

Famous People Named Frederick William

Many famous people have been known by the name Frederick William. Here are some of the most well-known:

Kings and Princes

Several rulers and royal family members carried this name:

• Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg (1620–1688): He was a very important ruler of Brandenburg-Prussia, a powerful state in what is now Germany. He helped make his lands stronger after a big war.
• Frederick William, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1675–1713): He was a duke, which is a type of ruler, in a German state called Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
• Frederick William I of Prussia (1688–1740): Known as the "Soldier King," he was a King of Prussia. He focused on building a strong army and making his country well-organized.
• Frederick William II of Prussia (1744–1797): Another King of Prussia, he ruled during a time of change in Europe.
• Frederick William III of Prussia (1770–1840): He was King of Prussia during the Napoleonic Wars and worked to rebuild his country afterward.
• Frederick William IV of Prussia (1795–1861): The last King of Prussia to bear this name, he faced many challenges during his rule.
• Frederick William, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1819–1904): He was a grand duke, another type of ruler, in the German state of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
• Frederick III, German Emperor (1831–1888): He became the German Emperor and King of Prussia. Before he became emperor, he was known as Frederick William when he was the Crown Prince, meaning he was next in line for the throne.
• Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia (1880–1925): He was a prince from the Prussian royal family.

Other Notable Figures

The name Frederick William was also used by other important people who were not kings or princes:

• Frederick William von Steuben (1730–1794): A Prussian officer who helped train the American army during the American Revolutionary War.
• Frederick William von Hessenstein (1735–1808): A Swedish statesman and soldier who played a role in his country's government and military.
• Frederick William Hervey, 1st Marquess of Bristol (1769–1859): A British nobleman.
• Frederick William, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg (1771–1815): A German duke and military leader.
• Frederick William Pethick-Lawrence, 1st Baron Pethick-Lawrence (1871–1961): A British politician.
• Frederick William Mulley (1918–1995): A British politician and economist.
• Prince Frederick of Great Britain (1750–1765): A son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, in the British royal family.

Other Uses of the Name

The name Frederick William has also been used for other things:

• Frederick William University (Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität): This was an older name for a famous university in Berlin, Germany, which is now known as the Humboldt University of Berlin.
• Mount Frederick William: A mountain located in the Jervis Inlet region of British Columbia, Canada.

See also

• Frederick William I (disambiguation)
• Friedrich Wilhelm (disambiguation)
• Frederick Williams (disambiguation)
• All pages beginning with Frederick William