10 sept 1759 año - Frederick II commits suicide

Descripción:

After Russian forces enter Berlin following the Austro-Russian victory at Kunersdorf, Frederick II escapes capture by shooting himself with his pistol. He subsequently becomes known as "Feiglingskönig" ('coward king') and "Verräterkönig" ('traitor king') among the Prussian people.

His nephew, Frederick William II, tries to put up a last stand at Leipzig, where he is eventually defeated.

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Frederick's Nightmare

ByTed52

11 mar 2018

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10 sept 1759 año

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