Frederick William IV of Prussia
King of Prussia, Crowned in 1840
Born
1795
231 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Ruled Prussia from 1840 until 1861. Attempted to implement a constitutional monarchy after the revolutions of 1848. Promoted art and architecture, commissioning the reconstruction of the Berlin City Palace. Faced criticism for reactionary policies and later refused the German imperial crown offered in 1849. A patron of the arts, contributed to the cultural development of Prussia.
Crowned King of Prussia in 1840
Refused the German imperial crown in 1849
Commissioned the reconstruction of the Berlin City Palace
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