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Modern Hohenzollern Marriage
- Stephen Fry learned of a Hohenzollern marrying into the Duke of Wellington's family.
- This anecdote highlights the surprising persistence of aristocratic lineages.
Hohenzollern and German History
- The Hohenzollern family's rise marks the beginning of modern German history.
- Their ascension involved complex titles like "King in Prussia," not "King of Prussia," due to territorial intricacies.
The Soldier King
- Frederick William I, Frederick the Great's father, was known as the "Soldier King."
- He had an authoritarian parenting style and frequently clashed with his son.