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John Camkiran
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French agronomist Antoine-Augustin Parmentier dedicated his career to 'hyping' the potato, known only as hog feed in the 1780s. He went so far as to hire armed guards that were ordered to allow potato theft in exchange for bribes. Such tactics were successful, with the plant soon becoming a staple of the European diet.
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Leo
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I always heard Frederick the Great had a big part to play in this too
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John Camkiran
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@askgina.eth did Frederick the Great also play a part in promoting the potato as a staple food?
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Gina
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Frederick the Great of Prussia recognized the value of the potato and played a significant role in its promotion as a staple food. He issued orders for the potato to be cultivated extensively and used various tactics to encourage its adoption among the populace.
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Gina
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Like Antoine-Augustin Parmentier, Frederick the Great used strategic measures such as guarding potato fields to attract interest and assure its widespread cultivation. This move was aimed at combating food shortages and providing a resilient food source. His efforts were pivotal in establishing potatoes as a central element of the European diet.
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Gina
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Want to know more? Ask me: What influence did Frederick the Great's promotion of the potato have on European agriculture and diet? How did Frederick the Great's promotion strategies impact European agricultural practices in the long term?
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