Treaty of Partition
Archduke Charles is assigned the Duchy of Milan under the First Partition Treaty.
Role range: 1685-1740
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Charles of Austria Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles of Austria through 34 dated historical records for Austria.
Charles of Austria, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1698–1815Years on this page
1698
1700
Treaty of Partition
The Second Partition Treaty makes Archduke Charles the proposed heir to Spain and the Indies.
Role range: 1685-1740
1701
Grand Alliance
The alliance supports Austrian Habsburg claims against the Bourbon succession in Spain.
Role range: 1701-1714
Spanish Throne Claim
Charles becomes the Habsburg candidate supported against Philip V.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1685-1740
1771
Birth of Charles of Austria
Birth of Charles of Austria, 3rd son of Emperor Leopold II
1792
Battle of Jemappes
Sees his 1st military action
Role range: 1793-1799
1793
Battle of Aldenhoven
Wins distincton during the French invasion of the Austrian Netherlands
Role range: 1793-1799
Battle of Neerwinden
Wins distinctin during the French invasion of The Netherlands, defeats Dumouriez
Role range: 1793-1799
Battle of Wattignies
Defeated by the French
Role range: 1793-1799
Governor
Appointed Governor General of the Austrian Netherlands
Role range: 1793-1799
1794
Battle of Fleurus
Defeated by the French
Role range: 1793-1799
1796
Battle of Amberg
Defeats the French under Jourdan & Moreau
Role range: 1793-1799
Battle of Wurzburg
Defeats the French under Jourdan & Moreau
Role range: 1793-1799
Invasion of Germany
Charles of Austria drives the French out of Germany
Role range: 1793-1799
Commander of Army of Rhine
Appointed Commander of the Army of the Rhine
Role range: 1793-1799
Field Marshal
Appointed Field Marshal of the Empire
Role range: 1793-1799
Commander of Army of Rhine
Appointed Commander of the Army of the Rhine
Field Marshal
Appointed Field Marshal of the Empire
1799
Battle of Ostrach
Defeats the French under Jourdan in Italy
Role range: 1793-1799
Battle of Stokach
Defeats the French under Jourdan in Italy
Role range: 1793-1799
Battle of Zurich
Charles of Austria defeats Massena at Zurich
Role range: 1793-1799
Invasion of Switzerland
Launches an invasion of Switzerland
Role range: 1793-1799
Invasion of Germany
Drives the French back across the Rhine
Role range: 1793-1799
1800
Governor
Appointed Governor of Bohemia
Role range: 1800-1815
1805
Commander of Army of Italy
Appointed Commander of the Army of Italy
Commander of Army of Italy
Appointed Commander of the Army of Italy
Role range: 1800-1815
Battle of Caldiero
Defeats the French under Massena
Role range: 1800-1815
1809
Invasion of Bavaria
The Austrians under the Archduke invade Bavaria
Role range: 1800-1815
Battle of Eckmuhl
Napoleon drives the Austrians out of Bavaria
Role range: 1800-1815
Battle of Aspern
The Archduke drives Napoleon back across the Danube & prevents him attacking Vienna
Role range: 1800-1815
Battle of Wagram
Defeated by Napoleon
Role range: 1800-1815
Armistice
Austria & France sign an armistice
Role range: 1800-1815
Treaty of Schonbrunn
The 4th French war with Austria is ended by the Treaty of Schonbrunn
Role range: 1800-1815
1815
Governor
Appointed Governor of Mainz
Role range: 1800-1815
Records, sources and methodology
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