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Kingdom of Prussia
The Kingdom of Prussia was a German kingdom ruled by the Hohenzollern dynasty from Berlin. Under Frederick the Great it became a major European military power, and it led German unification in 1871. It formed the largest state of the German Empire until the monarchy fell in 1918.
Key facts
| Dates | 1701 – 1918 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Type | kingdom |
| Capitals | Königsberg, Berlin |
| Founder | Frederick I |
| Religion(s) | Lutheranism, Calvinism |
Before & after
Preceded by
Holy Roman Empire Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Kingdom of Poland Grand Duchy of Lithuania State of the Teutonic Order Kingdom of Hanover
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.