Frederick William IV of Prussia

King of Prussia, Crowned in 1840

Frederick William IV of Prussia - Leaders & Politicians born 1795
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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