Frederick II introduces liberty of the press and freedom of worship in Prussia

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Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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Frederick II enacts bold reforms in Prussia on his accession to the throne. He abolishes torture, and introduces liberty of the press and freedom of worship.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Frederick II introduces liberty of the press and freedom of worship in Prussia". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17438, accessed 25 April 2024.]

17438 Frederick II introduces liberty of the press and freedom of worship in Prussia 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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