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** He is buried next to them at Sanssouci. Visitors to his grave will often see potatoes on it, as he did a lot to further the cultivation of potatoes in Prussia. |
** He is buried next to them at Sanssouci. Visitors to his grave will often see potatoes on it, as he did a lot to further the cultivation of potatoes in Prussia. |
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* [[Rebel Prince]]: In his youth. Not as romantic as you'd think. |
* [[Rebel Prince]]: In his youth. Not as romantic as you'd think. |
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* [[Reverse Psychology]]: Fritz wanted to introduce the potato to Prussia, but knew that people were |
* [[Reverse Psychology]]: Fritz wanted to introduce the potato to Prussia, but knew that people were skeptical towards new things. So he had potatoes planted on several fields and guarded by soldiers. But at night, the soldiers would leave, and the curious people would dig out the potato plants and plant them on their own fields, [[All According to Plan]]. |
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* [[Royals Who Actually Do Something]]: Fighting wars, streamlining administration, and writing classical music. |
* [[Royals Who Actually Do Something]]: Fighting wars, streamlining administration, and writing classical music. |
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* [[Secret Circle of Secrets]]: He was likely a Freemason. Back then everyone seemed to be. |
* [[Secret Circle of Secrets]]: He was likely a Freemason. Back then everyone seemed to be. |
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