Frederick William I facts for kids

Frederick William I is a name shared by several important historical figures. Many rulers and nobles in German-speaking lands used this name. It was common for kings, dukes, and electors to have similar names within their families or across different regions. This can sometimes make history a bit confusing!

Here are some of the notable people known as Frederick William I:

• Frederick William I, Duke of Saxe-Weimar (1562–1602) was a duke in what is now Germany. He ruled the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar.
• Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg (1620–1688) was a very powerful ruler. He was known as the "Great Elector." He helped make Brandenburg-Prussia much stronger. He built up its army and improved its economy.
• Frederick William I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck (1682–1719) was a duke from a noble family. His family ruled a small duchy in northern Germany.
• Frederick William I of Prussia (1688–1740) was the King of Prussia. He was famous for building a strong and disciplined army. He was also known as the "Soldier King." He focused on saving money and making his kingdom efficient.
• Frederick William, Elector of Hesse (1802–1875) was an elector in the region of Hesse. He lived much later than the others. He ruled during a time of big changes in Europe.

See also

• Frederick William (disambiguation)
• Friedrich Wilhelm (disambiguation)