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King of Prussia

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King of Prussia, industrialized suburban area (1990 pop. 18,406), Montgomery co., SE Pa. It has glass and steel fabricating, food processing, printing and publishing, and varied manufacturing (textiles, liquified petroleum gas, water-treatment and electrical equipment, motors and gears, security systems). It is also a major retailing center. Villanova Univ. is nearby, as is Valley Forge National Historical Park (see National Parks and Monuments National Parks and Monuments

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Acadia NP SE Maine 1919 48,419 (19,603) Mountain and coast scenery.
..... Click the link for more information.  (table)), containing the Freedom Foundation national shrine that honors medal recipients from U.S. wars.
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He is the well-known Prince Bolkonski who had to retire from the army under the late Emperor, and was nicknamed 'the King of Prussia.
War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
The late king of Prussia was more than once pitted against his imperial sovereign; and commonly proved an overmatch for him.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
I will withdraw all my forces from the field, and remain henceforth, like the wise king of Prussia, in a state of perfect neutrality.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
 
 
 
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