Frederick the Great vs Qianlong Emperor
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Compare the life timelines of Frederick the Great (1712–1786) and Qianlong Emperor (1711–1799) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 74 years, from 1712 to 1786.
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Frederick the Great (1712–1786)
- — Born in Berlin Verified
- — Attempted flight from Prussia and witnessed the execution of Hans Hermann von Katte Verified
- — Married Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Bevern Verified
- — Ascended the throne as King in Prussia Verified
- — Invaded Silesia, starting the Silesian Wars Verified
- — Built the palace of Sanssouci in Potsdam Verified
- — Fought the Seven Years' War against Austria, France, and Russia Verified
- — Took part in the First Partition of Poland Verified
- — Died at Sanssouci Verified
Qianlong Emperor (1711–1799)
- — Born in Beijing Verified
- — Ascended the Qing throne Verified
- — Conquered the Dzungar Khanate Verified
- — Incorporated Xinjiang into the Qing empire Verified
- — Commissioned the Siku Quanshu Verified
- — Elevated the official Heshen to great power Verified
- — Received the Macartney Embassy from Britain Verified
- — Abdicated in favor of his son the Jiaqing Emperor Verified
- — Died in the Forbidden City Verified