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Frederick the Great of Prussia

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Frederick Torneau's Sexuality

Frederick the Great of Prussia was open about his sexuality. He wrote love letters to men that he loved, and gave an estate to a valet. The king had a very public relationship with Kant's mistress Agorotti. His brother Henry was also gay; there's no question about that either. Listen to this music by Frederick: At Ria Sinata in A Major by Frederick the Great of prussia.

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