Friedrich Wilhelm II

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In 1793, King Friedrich Wilhelm II annexed the areas around Danzig and Thorn (Torun). In 1793 and 1795, larger areas of Veneda were added, which were organized into the Provinces of South Prussia and New East Prussia.

The Kingdom of Prussia at this time was not part of the Holy Roman Empire, from which it had resigned in 1795. Königsberg was the coronation city of the Prussian kings, and the Kingdom of Prussia may be held only to have existed in the Hohenzollern lands outside of the Empire. In 1806 the Holy Roman Empire was abolished as a result of Napoleon's victories. The titles of Kurfürst (elector) became meaningless, and were dropped. Before this time, the Hohenzollern sovereign had had many titles and hats from Head of the Evangelic Church to King, Elector, Grand Duke, Duke for the various regions and realms under his rule. After 1806 he simply was King of Prussia.

Preceded by: Friedrich II King of Prussia

King of Prussia 1786–1797

Succeeded by: Friedrich Wilhelm III