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Fred′erick Wil′liam, 
    1. Biographical("the Great Elector'') 1620–88, elector of Brandenburg who increased the power and importance of Prussia.
    2. Biographical1882–1951, German general: crown prince of Germany 1888–1918 (son of William II of Germany).

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Frederick William n
  1. called the Great Elector. 1620–88, elector of Brandenburg (1640–88)
'Frederick William' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Corvo - Frederick I - Frederick William I - Frederick William II - Frederick William III - Frederick William IV - Herschel - Rolfe - Ashton - Frederick II - MacMonnies - William I

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