Federal Mobilization14 June 1866
Franz Joseph supports the Federal Diet vote to mobilize against Prussia.
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Franz Joseph Habsburg-Lorraine Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Franz Joseph Habsburg-Lorraine, based on 12 World History Database records associated with Austria.
12 records1866–18669 events5 places
Chronological biography
1866
Battle of Königgrätz3 July 1866
Franz Joseph learns that defeat ends Austria's bid for leadership within Germany.
Preliminary Peace of Nikolsburg26 July 1866
Franz Joseph accepts preliminary terms ending Austria's struggle for leadership in Germany.
Preliminary Peace of Nikolsburg26 July 1866
The Preliminary Peace of Nikolsburg accepts Austrian withdrawal from German affairs without territorial loss to Prussia.
Armistice of Cormons12 August 1866
The Armistice of Cormons halts fighting between Austria and Italy.
German Confederation23 August 1866
Austria recognizes the dissolution of the German Confederation and Prussian predominance north of the Main.
Kleindeutschland23 August 1866
The Peace of Prague excludes Austria from the new Prussian-led organization of Germany.
Peace of Prague23 August 1866
Franz Joseph accepts a lenient peace that preserves Austria's core territory.
Peace of Prague23 August 1866
Franz Joseph ratifies the settlement dissolving the German Confederation and recognizing Prussian gains.
Peace of Prague23 August 1866
The Peace of Prague permits Prussia to organize a confederation north of the Main.
Cession of Venetia3 October 1866
Franz Joseph accepts the cession of Venetia through France under the Treaty of Vienna.
Treaty of Vienna3 October 1866
The Treaty of Vienna transfers Venetia from Austria through France to Italy.
Titles and roles
Emperor · Emperor of Austria
Record provenance
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