Frederick the Great

Back in 2024, we dug deep into the life of Maria Theresa (open.spotify.com/episode/6bA8Xk4cPpUxiakqGr6zO9) and during that time we kept finding one guy who she was at odds with every step of the way. Frederick the Great.

We expected him to be a horrible guy when we started this Patreon 2023 episode. But instead we found a really nuanced, gay, dog loving guy...who also totally loved war. We hope you enjoy this patreon vault episode!

time stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Queen's Podcast

00:53 Frederick the Great: The Early Years

03:18 Frederick's Strained Relationship with His Father

06:31 Forbidden Love and Family Tensions

17:04 Frederick's Attempted Escape and Consequences

29:48 Forced Marriage and Continued Struggles

33:58 Frederick's Military Reinstatement and Studies

34:52 Reconciliation with His Father

36:26 Frederick Ascends the Throne and Faces Austria

39:19 The War of Austrian Succession

42:23 Frederick's Military Strategies and the Seven Years' War

47:34 The War of Bavarian Succession and Unification of Germany

54:01 Frederick's Later Years and Legacy

58:06 Frederick's Final Resting Place and Modern Legacy

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