Frederick the Great mainly spoke and wrote in French.

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Sir David's book is tougher and much harder edged, with far more attention paid not merely to military matters but to the diplomatic and strategic context in which Frederick the Great operated.

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In place of what was once a draughty assembly hall is the Michael Fuchs Galerie, where the inaugural exhibition Hang On (running until 31 March) includes Warhol portraits of Frederick the Great, Frank Stella's stainless steel and carbon sculptures and works by contemporary German artists like Jonas Burgert and Gregor Hildebrandt.

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The great-grandson of African explorer David Livingstone, Ray Frederick Harryhausen was born in Los Angeles on June 19, 1920.

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Frederick Desbonnet, who was onboard with his two sons, said "it was a great relief" when the lifeboat arrived.

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