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“To your care and recommendation am I indebted for having replaced a half-blind mathematician with a mathematician with both eyes, which will especially please the anatomical members of my Academy.”

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Frederick The Great

Frederick the Great, full name Frederick William Peter Augustus, was the King of Prussia and a military commander. During his reign, Prussia became one of the strongest powers in Europe. He is known for his military skills, reform spirit, and artistic taste. more

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