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War of the Austrian Succession
Dynastic and great-power war triggered by Maria Theresa's succession and Prussia's seizure of Silesia.
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Overview adapted from a Wikipedia summary and stored locally on May 11, 2026.
The War of the Austrian Succession, 1740 to 1748, was a conflict between the European great powers, fought primarily in Europe, the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Related conflicts include King George's War, the War of Jenkins' Ear, the First Carnatic War, and the First and Second Silesian Wars.
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1700-1763historical border era
Balance of power and colonial war
European great powers fight succession and colonial wars while Russia rises and Sweden declines in the Baltic.
The Spanish succession settlement reshapes European dynastic geography. The Seven Years' War changes colonial control in North America and India.