Johann William Grävenitz
Johann William Grävenitz was a miller in the late 18th century who became notable for his legal dispute with King Frederick II of Prussia over the construction of a palace that obstructed the wind needed for his windmill. His refusal to remove the mill led to a historic resolution where the king agreed to compensate him, highlighting the importance of fair compensation in resolving conflicts between individual interests and authority.
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The miller, Johann William Grävenitz, refused to remove the windmill, threatening to take the case to the Supreme Court in Berlin.
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