A chronological list of the important events for
the topic "Silesia"
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999 Silesia is incorporated into territory ruled by Boleslaus I of Poland
1163 Silesian duchies accept suzerainty of Holy Roman EmpireHoly Roman Empire The Holy Roman Empire was a mainly Central Europe [i]an conglomeration of lands [i] in the Middle Ages [i] ...
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1740 Friedrich II of Prussia invades the Habsburg possession of Silesia, starting the War of the Austrian SuccessionWar of the Austrian Succession The War of the Austrian Succession became inevitable after Maria Theresa of Austria [i] had succeeded h ...
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1742 Frederick the Great's army defeats AustriaAustria Austria is a landlocked [i] country in central Europe [i]. ...
ns in Chotusitz; later Austria cedes Silesia to PrussiaPrussia Prussia was, most recently, a historic state originating in Brandenburg [i], an area which for centuries ...
1745 Treaty of Dresden gives PrussiaPrussia Prussia was, most recently, a historic state originating in Brandenburg [i], an area which for centuries ...
full possession of Silesia
1762 Battle of Burkersdorf. In his last major battle, Frederick defeats Marshal Daun in Silesia.
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