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Metternich forced to resign in Austria.
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Capitulation of Olmutz. A meeting at Olmutz were Prussia was forced to back down from Erhurt Union plan by pressure from Austria.
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Seven Weeks’ War begins between Austria and Prussia.
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Austria badly defeated by Prussia at Battle of Sadowa.
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The Ems Telegram is published, edited by Bismarck to look as if King Wilhelm was rude to the French Ambassador whilst discussing the Spanish throne issue.
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France declares war – Franco-Prussian War begins
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French defeated by Prussia at Battle of Sedan, Napoleon III captured.
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German Empire declared in Palace of Versailles – Germany created! Wilhelm I is Kaiser, Bismarck is Chancellor.
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France signs an Armistice ending the war
