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Frederick-William I (1688-1740), King of Prussia 1717-1740, called the Soldatenkönig, was the father of Frederick the Great.
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ATTRIBUTED TO ANTON-FRIEDRICH KÖNIG, circa 1735/1740
King Frederick-William I of Prussia with powdered short wig, wearing a blue coat with gold braid over an armour with red lining, and a white shirt, decorated with the breast-star of the Royal Prussian Order of the Black Eagle; oval -- 3.5 cm high, engraved gilt-metal frame with beaded border and blue silk reverse
King Frederick-William I of Prussia with powdered short wig, wearing a blue coat with gold braid over an armour with red lining, and a white shirt, decorated with the breast-star of the Royal Prussian Order of the Black Eagle; oval -- 3.5 cm high, engraved gilt-metal frame with beaded border and blue silk reverse