Births on August 14

Frederick William I of Prussia

Born on August 14, 1688

Frederick William I of Prussia (d. 1740)

Frederick William I (German: Friedrich Wilhelm I.; 14 August 1688 – 31 May 1740), known as the "Soldier King" (German: Soldatenkönig), was the king in Prussia and elector of Brandenburg from 1713 until his death in 1740, as well as prince of Neuchâtel. He was succeeded by his son, Frederick the Great.

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Frederick William I of Prussia

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Events on 1688

10 May

Siamese revolution of 1688
King Narai nominates his daughter Sudawadi to succeed him with Constantine Phaulkon, Mom Pi and Phetracha acting as regents. The ensuing revolution leads to the Ayutthaya Kingdom severing all ties with Europe.
9 Nov

William III of England
Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter.
9 Dec

Battle of Reading (1688)
Glorious Revolution: Williamite forces defeat Jacobites at Battle of Reading, forcing flight of James II from the country.
11 Dec

James II of England
Glorious Revolution: James II of England, while trying to flee to France, allegedly throws the Great Seal of the Realm into the River Thames.

Births on August 14

Frederick William I of Prussia

Born on August 14, 1688

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Events on 1688

Siamese revolution of 1688

William III of England

Battle of Reading (1688)

James II of England