Old Theatre Royal, Bath · @OldTheatreRoyal
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Frederick the Great of Prussia, Freemason, patron of the Enlightenment, almost wed George II's daughter, but politics got in the way. Accused of treason with his gay lover Han Hermann von Katte. Forced to watch Katte's execution. Released from enforced "Statecraft" education 26 Feb 1732.
See his jewels at @OldTheatreRoyal
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Dawn Nelson · @dawnlouisenelson
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Inside the Neues Palais 💫
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Dawn Nelson · @dawnlouisenelson
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The Neues Palais was built by King Friedrich II (Frederick the Great) between 1763 and 1769. It is considered to be the last great Prussian Baroque palace. #Potsdam #NeuesPalais #Prussian #Palace #Berlin #baroque #architecture #frederickthegreat
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