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Events in Central Europe from 1740 to 1775

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  • Crowning

    Crowning
    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).
  • Commencement

    Commencement
    This date marks the commencement of the War of Austrian Succession. The war ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.
  • Deportation

    Russia orders the deportation of all Jews.
  • Russia Wins

    Russia defeats Sweden and conquers additional Finnish territory.
  • Recognized

    The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle finally recognizes Maria Theresa's rule.
  • War Begins

    War Begins
    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.
    http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/wars_sevenyears.html
  • Crowning

    Crowning
    Peter III gains the thrown of Russia, which he obtains for 6 months before his death.
  • War Ends

    The Seven Years' War ends with the Treaty of Hubertusburg.