Elector Frederick V of the Palatinate, also known as the "Winter King," was a significant figure in early 17th-century Europe. Born in 1596, he became the Elector Palatine in 1610 and was a key player in the Thirty Years' War. His reign was marked by his brief rule over Bohemia, where he was elected king in 1619, but he was soon defeated by the Habsburgs. Frederick's rule lasted only one winter, hence his nickname, as he was forced to flee after the Battle of White Mountain in 1620. Despite his short reign, he is remembered for his efforts to promote Protestantism and his role in the political struggles of the time.