Kingdom of Prussia: Map & History
The Kingdom of Prussia was a German state that existed from 1701 to 1918.
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The Kingdom of Prussia was a German state that existed from 1701 to 1918. It played a significant role in the unification of Germany in 1871 and was a major constituent of the German Empire until its dissolution in 1918. The Kingdom of Prussia took its name from the historical region of Prussia, and controlled most of said region, although it was based in the Margraviate of Brandenburg, and its capital was Berlin.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Prussia
At its mapped extent, Kingdom of Prussia covered territory in 4 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Poland1702–1806 CE · most
- Czechia1744–1761 CE · a large part
- Germany1702–1806 CE · a large part
- Russia1702–1806 CE · a small part
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kingdom of Prussia's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Kingdom of Prussia in Depth
History
The Hohenzollerns were made rulers of the Margraviate of Brandenburg in 1518. In 1529, the Hohenzollerns secured the reversion of the Duchy of Pomerania after a series of conflicts, and acquired its eastern part following the Peace of Westphalia.
In 1618, the electors of Brandenburg also inherited the Duchy of Prussia, since 1511 ruled by a younger branch of the House of Hohenzollern. In 1525, Albrecht of Brandenburg, the last grand master of the Teutonic Order, secularised his territory and converted it into a duchy. It was ruled in a personal union with Brandenburg, known as "Brandenburg-Prussia". A full union was not possible, since Brandenburg was still legally part of the Holy Roman Empire and the Duchy of Prussia was a fief of Poland.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Kingdom of Prussia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kingdom of Prussia: Key Facts
| Capital | Berlin |
|---|---|
| Official language | German |
| Religion | Protestantism |
| Form of government | constitutional monarchy |
| Currencies | Reichsthaler, Prussian thaler |
| Founded | 18 January 1701 |
| Dissolved | 9 November 1918 |
Preceded by
- Holy Roman Empire
- Brandenburg-Prussia
- Duchy of Prussia
- Kingdom of Hanover
- Royal Prussia
- Free City of Danzig
Succeeded by
- Free State of Prussia
- German Confederation
Facts from Wikidata Q27306 (CC0).
Kingdom of Prussia Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Prussia appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Prussia Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 345,646 km² in 1806 CE.
Kingdom of Prussia: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Prussia exist?
The Kingdom of Prussia is dated to 1702 CE – 1863 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia?
The capital of the Kingdom of Prussia was Berlin.
How large was the Kingdom of Prussia at its peak?
At its peak in 1806 the Kingdom of Prussia covered about 345,646 km².
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