Show Notes
Back in 2024, we dug deep into the life of Maria Theresa 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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