The War of the Austrian Succession (1740–48) – including King George's War in North America, the War of Jenkins' Ear, and two of the three Silesian wars – involved most of the powers of Europe over the question of Maria Theresa's succession to the realms of the House of Habsburg.
The war began under the pretext that Maria Theresa was ineligible to succeed to the Habsburg thrones of her father, Charles VI, because Salic law precluded royal inherit...
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Duration:
- 8 years (1740 — 1748)
Location(s):
Includes event:
- Battle of Campo Santo ,
- Battle of Hennersdorf ,
- Battle of Pfaffenhofen ,
- Battle of Bassignano ,
- Battle of Lauffeld ,
- Battle of Rottofreddo ,
- Battle of Kesselsdorf ,
- Battle of Rocoux ,
- Battle of Soor ,
- Battle of Madonna dell'Olmo
Also known as:
- War of Austrian Succession
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