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Who was known as "The Great Elector"?

  • Frederick William

  • Frederick III

  • Frederick I

  • Frederick II

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Frederick William, the Elector of Brandenburg, was known as "The Great Elector". He opened Brandenburg-Prussia to large-scale immigration, centralized its administration, and reduced the influence of the estates.
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