Ulrich Friedrich Zoom

Ulrich Friedrich Zoom

Friend of Frederick the Great
Date of Birth: 28.04.1691
Country: Germany

Content:
  1. Friend of Frederick the Great
  2. Diplomatic Missions

Friend of Frederick the Great

Entrée into the Prussian Court

Frederick the Great's friend, S. (whose full name is not specified), was a Saxon envoy to Berlin. During his time there, he forged a close friendship with Frederick II, then the crown prince. Their correspondence, marked by its philosophical nature, continued after S.'s departure from Berlin. Upon the king's death, their letters were published under the title "Correspondance familiere et amicale de Fr?d?ric II avec S." (Vol. II, Berlin, 1787).

Diplomatic Missions

In 1737, S. traveled to the Russian court with the intention of advancing his diplomatic career. He later considered entering Frederick II's service but died in Warsaw while returning from Russia.

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