Frederick William

/ˌfrɛdrɪk ˌwɪljəm/
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Definitions of Frederick William
  1. noun
    the Elector of Brandenburg who rebuilt his domain after its destruction during the Thirty Years' War (1620-1688)
    synonyms: Great Elector
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    Elector
    any of the German princes who were entitled to vote in the election of new emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
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