Back in 2024, we dug deep into the life of Maria Theresa and during that time we kept finding one guy who she was at odds with every step of the way. Frederick the Great.

We expected him to be a horrible guy when we started this Patreon 2023 episode. But instead we found a really nuanced, gay, dog loving guy...who also totally loved war. We hope you enjoy this patreon vault episode!

time stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Queen's Podcast

00:53 Frederick the Great: The Early Years

03:18 Frederick's Strained Relationship with His Father

06:31 Forbidden Love and Family Tensions

17:04 Frederick's Attempted Escape and Consequences

29:48 Forced Marriage and Continued Struggles

33:58 Frederick's Military Reinstatement and Studies

34:52 Reconciliation with His Father

36:26 Frederick Ascends the Throne and Faces Austria

39:19 The War of Austrian Succession

42:23 Frederick's Military Strategies and the Seven Years' War

47:34 The War of Bavarian Succession and Unification of Germany

54:01 Frederick's Later Years and Legacy

58:06 Frederick's Final Resting Place and Modern Legacy

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