Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia was born on March 18, 1831, and was a member of the House of Hohenzollern. He was the son of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Weimar. Friedrich Wilhelm served in the Prussian army and held various military ranks throughout his career, contributing to the military history of Prussia. He married Princess Luise of Schleswig-Holstein in 1850, and they had several children. Friedrich Wilhelm was known for his interest in the arts and culture, and he played a role in promoting various cultural initiatives in Germany. He passed away on June 28, 1888.