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Frederick II is crowned the King of Prussia from the Hohenzollern dynasty. He became known as Frederick the Great and "Der Alte Fritz" (The Old Fritz).
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This date marks the commencement of the War of Austrian Succession. The war ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.
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Russia orders the deportation of all Jews.
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Russia defeats Sweden and conquers additional Finnish territory.
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The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle finally recognizes Maria Theresa's rule.
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The Seven Years' War begins with a large French force assembling at Toulon and started a campain against Britain by attacking Minorca in the Mediterranean.
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Peter III gains the thrown of Russia, which he obtains for 6 months before his death.
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The Seven Years' War ends with the Treaty of Hubertusburg.
