Frederick William III (disambiguation) facts for kids
Frederick William III of Prussia (1770–1840) was the King of Prussia from 1797 to 1840. He was an important ruler during a time of big changes in Europe.
Who Was Frederick William III?
Frederick William III was born in 1770. He became the King of Prussia in 1797. Prussia was a powerful kingdom in Europe, which is now part of modern-day Germany. He ruled for a long time, until his death in 1840.
During his reign, Europe saw many wars and political changes, especially with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Frederick William III had to make many tough decisions to protect his kingdom.
Other People Named Frederick William III
Sometimes, different people have the same name. Here are a few other important figures who were also called Frederick William III:
- Friedrich Wilhelm III, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg (1657–1672) was a duke from a different German state.
- Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck (1723–1757) was another duke from a different region.
- Frederick William III of Hesse (1854–1888) was a prince who held the title of Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel.
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