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Historical map showing the unification of Germany by Prussia in the late 19th century. The map highlights in green the Kingdom of Prussia as of 1866, and in yellow the additional territories that formed the German Empire by 1871-1918, encompassing most of north-central Europe. Neighboring countries such as France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Switzerland are labeled, with major regions and states within the empire clearly marked. flag of Prussia Albert Painting by Antoine Pesne showing King Frederick I seated on an ornate silver throne, wearing elaborate royal robes and holding a scepter, with a crown on a table beside him. Frederick William I Portrait painting of Frederick II of Brandenburg, King of Prussia, wearing a dark coat with a star medal, yellow gloves, and holding a cane, with the inscription Fridericus II Rex Prussiae. First Partition of Poland Frederick William II Karl August, Fürst von Hardenberg Map of Europe in 1812 showing the greatest territorial extent of the Napoleonic Empire. The French Empire is highlighted in brown, surrounded by green areas representing states under Napoleon's control, purple for states allied with Napoleon, and orange for states opposed to Napoleon. Major countries and regions, including the United Kingdom, Russian Empire, Austrian Empire, Kingdom of Prussia, and Spain, are labeled with color coding to indicate their alignment or control.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: History World - History of Prussia. Jun 06, 2026
Add new Web site: Cambridge University Press - State-Building, Conquest, and Royal Sovereignty in Prussia, 1815–1871. Jan 13, 2026
Add new Web site: Heritage History - Modern Europe—Rise of Prussia. Jun 20, 2025
Add new Web site: History World - History of Prussia. Jan 16, 2025
Add new Web site: Jewish Virtual Library - Prussia. Mar 04, 2024
Add new Web site: Ohio University - Prussia. Apr 27, 2023
Add new Web site: Humanities LibreTexts - Prussia. Jan 06, 2023
Add new Web site: GlobalSecurity.org - Kingdom of Prussia. Oct 19, 2022
Flag added. Jan 11, 2021
Media added. Nov 24, 2020
Cross-references added. Oct 31, 2019
Add new Web site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Prussia, Germany. Mar 23, 2018
Revised date of the formal dissolution of Prussia. Apr 04, 2017
Article revised and updated. Mar 31, 2015
Add new Web site: Ohio University - Prussia. Feb 03, 2013
Add new Web site: The History Files - Prussia. Dec 07, 2012
Add new Web site: Jewish Virtual Library - Prussia. Dec 07, 2012
Add new Web site: JewishEncyclopedia.com - Prussia. Dec 07, 2012
Add new Web site: World History - History of Prussia. Aug 12, 2010
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - History - Prussia. Oct 31, 2008
Added new Web site: History World - History of Prussia. Oct 14, 2008
Added new Web site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Prussia, Germany. Oct 03, 2007
Added new Web site: International World History Project - Prussia. Sep 19, 2006
Article revised and updated. Jun 01, 2006
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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