Frederick William IV of Prussia (born 1795)

Frederick William IV, the eldest son and successor of Frederick William III of Prussia, was King of Prussia from 7 June 1840 until his death on 2 January 1861. Also referred to as the "romanticist on the throne", he was deeply religious and believed that he ruled by divine right. He feared revolutions, and his ideal state was one governed by the Christian estates of the realm rather than a constitutional monarchy.

January 2 is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 363 days remain until the end of the year.