Friedrich I, King in Prussia (1657-1713)

[CyrilVladisla]

Friedrich I was the son of the Great Elector Friedrich Wilhelm and Louise Henriette.
Friedrich I was King in Prussia from 1701 to 1713.

Why was Friedrich designated King in Prussia and not King of Prussia?

 

[Lee-Z]

Friedrich I was the son of the Great Elector Friedrich Wilhelm and Louise Henriette.
Friedrich I was King in Prussia from 1701 to 1713.

Why was Friedrich designated King in Prussia and not King of Prussia?
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King in Prussia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Blog Real]

Coronation of Frederick as King in Prussia at Königsberg Castle in 1701.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Preussen_1701_Königsberg.jpg

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Friedrich I holding the crown above him at his coronation
http://www.gettyimages.com/license/931193198

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Sophia Charlotte of Hanover (1668-1705) was the Queen Consort in Hanover.
http://www.alamy.com/sophia-charlotte-of-hanover-image231498794.html