OTD 2 January 1861 Frederick William IV of Prussia (Germany)
On January 2nd. 1861, Frederick William IV of Prussia died in Potsdam near
Berlin in Germany.
Berlin in Germany.
Frederick William IV of Prussia
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Frederick William IV of Prussia was born on October 15th. 1795.
His parents were Frederick William III of Prussia and
Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
In 1823 he married Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria, a daughter of King
Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria. Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria was an aunt
of Empress Elisabeth of Austria also called Sisi.
Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria
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On June 7th. 1840, Frederick William IV became King of Prussia. He was patron
of several arts like music and architecture. Felix Mendelssohn became famous
during his reign.
Sanssouci Palace - Own picture.
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