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How to say "peace" in European languages (o.mastodon.au)
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[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Why yes, the name Frederick literally comes from the Germanic words frid (peace) and ric (ruler)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So the guy who conquered Silesia and half of Poland and made Prussia a Great Power was named 'King of Peace'?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Peace by crushing all opponents. There's Manga like that.