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3 articles matching “Frederick the Great”
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He wanted his wife's consent to marry another woman. Frederica Louisa agreed, on terms that included the payment of her debts. She would remain his queen while somebody else became his bride.
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At dawn she had woken up as a wife. By dusk she was empress.
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His wife had an affair and was imprisoned for thirty-two years. In 1714 he became King of Great Britain. He kept a mistress throughout their marriage without consequence. His mistress claimed the titles and wealth of a kingdom while his wife remained locked inside a castle she was not permitted to leave.