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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: If you mean Frederick I, he was a pretty good guy, as far as monarchs go!.!.!.his minister was corrupt, though ("From 1697 to 1711, the chief minister was Count Kolbe von Wartenburg!. His policy was to flatter the king whilst leaving his secretary-of-state to do all the work!. Wartenburg was also corrupt!.") But in general, he was okay, and did a lot for his people/country: "The impact of the Enlightenment was welcomed in Brandenburg-Prussia as Frederick knew that his state could only benefit from it!. He wanted his country to be a nation of thinkers!.!.!. In the 1690's he had created a number of educational establishments that signified the rise in Brandenburg-Prussia's status in Europe!. In 1694, a university had been established at Halle!. This was a Lutheran university but was not exclusively for Lutherans!. Its Professor of Theology was August Hermann Francke - a well known intellectual!. Francke's sermons attracted large crowds and he was to establish a publishing house, an orphanage and a school - all of which greatly boosted the status of Brandenburg-Prussia in Europe!. He also established an Academy of Art in 1696 and an Academy of Science in 1700!.!.!. Frederick I continued with his father's policy of modernising the infrastructure of Brandenburg-Prussia!. More roads and canals were built to assist transport and waste land was cultivated to expand Brandenburg's agricultural base!.!.!. By 1713, the year Frederick I died, Brandenburg-Prussia was considered Europe's mightiest power" And apparently Frederick II was even better: "Frederick II (of Prussia), called The Great (1712-1786), king of Prussia (1740-1786); during his reign, he was considered among the most notable of enlightened despots in 18th century Europe!. " http://encarta!.msn!.com/encyclopedia_7615!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com It depends on which Frederick you mean (if you spell it right that is) because there were many men named Frederick that ruled PrussiaWww@QuestionHome@Com isnt he like a chiropracter or sum ****!?Www@QuestionHome@Com |