Frederick the Great

Frederick II of Prussia (January 24, 1712 – August 17, 1786) was a king of Prussia from the Hohenzollern dynasty, reigning from 1740 to 1786. He was one of the so-called "enlightened monarchs" (also referred to as "enlightened despots"). Because of his accomplishments he became known as Frederick the Great (German Friedrich der Große).

• This is a favourite tactical author of Lieutenant Commander Edward Wolfe of the USS Nimitz