... was begun to be built up. The city was developed by the Prussian soldier king' Frederick William 1, who brought the focus back to the military spending 80% of all tax revenue on it, and in 1709, he made Berlin the capital. As Prussia became a great military power, Berlins importance grew as the country gained in influence, and became the centre of the enlightenment in Germany. The city's appearance also changed under Friedrich. During ... his reign Unter den Linden became a major thoroughfare, St Hedwig's Cathedral, the FranzÖsischer Dom (French Cathedral), the Opera House, and the Fri...

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