Frederick the Great

noun
1.
Frederick II (def 2).

Frederick II

noun
1.
Frederick I (def 2).
2.
("Frederick the Great") 1712–86, king of Prussia 1740–86 (son of Frederick William I).
British Dictionary definitions for Frederick the Great

Frederick the Great

noun
1.
official title Frederick II. 1712–86, king of Prussia (1740–86); son of Frederick William I. He gained Silesia during the War of Austrian Succession (1740–48) and his military genius during the Seven Years' War (1756–63) established Prussia as a European power. He was also a noted patron of the arts

Frederick II

noun
1.
1194–1250, Holy Roman Emperor (1220–50), king of Germany (1212–50), and king of Sicily (1198–1250)
2.
See Frederick the Great