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Who succeeded Frederick William as elector of Brandenburg in 1688?
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Frederick William
Frederick William, undated engraving.
Frederick William, known as the Great Elector, was succeeded as elector of Brandenburg by his son, Frederick III, in 1688. Frederick III later became known as Frederick I, the first king of Prussia.1