War of the Austrian Succession
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Empires, Dynasties, Holy Roman Empire, British Empire, Emperors, Caesars, Khans
- Curriculum: British History, 18th Century European History, French History, Eastern European History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Germany, England, France, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, Austria, South Asia, India, North America
- Date: December 23, 1740-October 18, 1748
Article abstract: At issue: Austria’s control of Silesia, the emperorship of the Holy Roman Empire, and the security of England’s colonial empire. Result: Prussian victory and control of Silesia.
Background
The year 1740 was a tenuous one for Europe. Frederick William I of Prussia died in May, leaving his son, Frederick the Great with an army of 100,000 men and a sizable treasury. In December, Charles VI of Austria died, but not before he had reached an understanding, called the Pragmatic Sanction, with the powers of Europe. This guaranteed the...
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