war of the austrian succession

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(1740-48) Group of related wars that took place after the death (1740) of Emperor Charles VI. At issue was the right of Charles's daughter Maria Theresa to inherit the Habsburg lands. The war began when Frederick II of Prussia invaded Silesia in 1740. His victory suggested that the Habsburg dominions were incapable of defending themselves, prompting other countries to enter the fray. The conflict was ended by the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Prussian and Austria fought over Silesia and most of the rest of Europe took sides; 1740-1748
war of the austrian succession

    Silbentrennung

    war of the Aus·tri·an suc·ces·sion

    Türkische aussprache

    wôr ıv dhi ôstriın sıkseşın

    Aussprache

    /ˈwôr əv ᴛʜē ˈôstrēən səkˈsesʜən/ /ˈwɔːr əv ðiː ˈɔːstriːən səkˈsɛʃən/
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