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Friday, March 20, 2026

Collection of facts about the War of the Austrian Succession

This post is a collection of facts about the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748). There are 7 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• France, Prussia, Bavaria vs. Austria, Great Britain, Dutch Republic, Hanover
• Caused by Maria Theresa's right to inherit Austria
• First Silesian War (1740-1742)
• Second Silesian War (1744-1745)
• Ended with Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748) confirming Maria Theresa
• Austria ceded Silesia to Prussia
• Led to the Seven Years' War in 1756