Birth of Charles VI
Birth of Charles VI, son of Leopold I
Role range: 1711-1740
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Charles VI Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles VI through 121 dated historical records for Austria.
Charles VI, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
121Distinct records
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1685–1713Years on this page
1685
1708
Marriage
Marries Elizabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel
Role range: 1711-1740
Marriage to Elisabeth Christine
Charles married Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick Wolfenbuttel during the Spanish succession struggle.
Role range: 1711-1740
1710
Battle of Villa Vivios
The French defeat the Austrians. Charles III abandons Madrid making Philip V Spains 1st Bourbon King
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Capture of Madrid
Captures Madrid
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
1711
Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Role range: 1711-1740
Succession
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Role range: 1711-1740
Succession
Succeeds as King of Hungary, Charles III
Role range: 1711-1740
Brother Joseph Dies
The death of Emperor Joseph I made Charles heir to the Habsburg hereditary lands.
Role range: 1711-1740
Imperial Election Secured
Charles was elected Holy Roman Emperor after the death of his brother.
Role range: 1711-1740
Coronation at Frankfurt
Charles VI received the imperial crown in Frankfurt.
Role range: 1711-1740
1712
Hungarian Coronation Held
Charles was crowned King of Hungary during the early years of his reign.
Role range: 1711-1740
1713
Rule of Milan
Austria gains Milan in the Italian settlement linked to Utrecht.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Rule of Naples
Austria gains Naples under the wider peace settlement.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Rule of Naples
Under the Treaty of Utrecht Naples is assigned to Austria.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Rule of Reggio
Under the Treaty of Utrecht Reggio is assigned to Austria.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Rule of Sardinia
Austria receives Sardinia in the postwar settlement.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Rule of Spanish Netherlands
Austria is positioned to receive the former Spanish Netherlands.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Treaty of Utrecht
Austria gains Milan in the Italian settlement linked to Utrecht.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Treaty of Utrecht
Austria gains Naples under the wider peace settlement.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Treaty of Utrecht
Under the Treaty of Utrecht Naples is assigned to Austria.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Treaty of Utrecht
Under the Treaty of Utrecht Reggio is assigned to Austria.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Treaty of Utrecht
Austria receives Sardinia in the postwar settlement.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Treaty of Utrecht
Austria is positioned to receive the former Spanish Netherlands.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Treaty of Utrecht
Does not accept the Utrecht settlement and continues the war until Rastatt.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Treaty of Utrecht
Naples and Reggio are assigned to Austria in the Utrecht settlement.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Sanction-Pragmatic
The succession will go to Charles daughters starting with Maria Theresa. Issues the Pragmatic Sanction because he does not have a male heir
Role range: 1711-1740
Succession
The succession will go to Charles daughters starting with Maria Theresa. Issues the Pragmatic Sanction because he does not have a male heir
Role range: 1711-1740
Charles Sixth Issues Austrian Succession Decree
Emperor Charles VI issued the Pragmatic Sanction to regulate inheritance of the Habsburg monarchy.
Austrian Netherlands
Bruges passes into the Austrian Netherlands after the peace settlement.
Role range: 1711-1740
Rejects Utrecht Terms
Does not accept all Utrecht terms before later settlements at Rastatt and Baden.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Treaty of Utrecht
Does not accept all Utrecht terms before later settlements at Rastatt and Baden.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Alliance Charles VI and Philip V
After Charles VI succeeds as Emperor England, Holland & Portugal support Philip V
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1740
Habsburg Lands Declared Indivisible
The sanction established a principle that the Austrian hereditary lands should pass together rather than be partitioned.
Female Succession Made Possible
Charles VI's decree provided for female inheritance if his male line failed.
Male Heirs Given Succession Preference
The inheritance arrangement still gave priority to sons before daughters in the specified dynastic succession order.
Charles Daughters Favoured over Nieces
The sanction prioritised Charles VI's descendants over the daughters of his elder brother Joseph I.
Habsburg Dynastic Compact Revised
The decree modified earlier family succession arrangements and sought to prevent rival dynastic claims.
Austrian Succession Policy Announced in Vienna
The imperial court issued its hereditary succession policy in Vienna on 19 April.
Pragmatic Sanction Issued
Charles promulgated the Pragmatic Sanction governing inheritance of Habsburg possessions.
Role range: 1711-1740
Records, sources and methodology
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