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berlin
the capital of Germany (1871–1945 and from 1990), formerly divided (1945–90) into the eastern sector, capital of East Germany, and the western sectors, which formed an exclave in East German territory closely affiliated with West Germany: a wall dividing the sectors was built in 1961 by the East German authorities to stop the flow of refugees from east to west; demolition of the wall began in 1989 and the city was formally reunited in 1990: formerly (1618–1871) the capital of Brandenburg and Prussia. Pop: 3 388 477 (2003 est) -
frederick william
1795–1861, king of Prussia 1840–61 (brother of William I of Prussia). -
potsdam
a state in NE central Germany. 10,039 sq. mi. (26,000 sq. km). Capital: Potsdam. -
quintessential
of the pure and essential essence of something: the quintessential Jewish delicatessen. -
war of the grand alliance
the war (1689–97) in which England, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the Holy Roman Empire in league with Bavaria, Brandenburg, Savoy, and the Palatinate opposed France.