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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