Frederick Moves To Recover Silesia
Frederick II responded to the Austrian advance by leading Prussian forces toward Silesia.
Role range: 1756-1763
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Frederick II the Great Biography and Timeline — Page 5
Follow Frederick II the Great through 186 dated historical records for Germany.
Frederick II the Great, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
186Distinct records
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1757–1786Years on this page
1757
Leuthen Reverses Austrian Success
Frederick II defeated the Austrians at Leuthen on 5 December 1757, reversing the campaign.
Role range: 1756-1763
1758
Capture of Schweidnitz
Prussia captures Schweidnitz
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Siege of Olmutz
1st day of the siege of Olmutz
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Battle of Krefeld
The Battle of Krefeld
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Battle of Olmutz
A supply convoy is wiped out by General Loudon, his troops retreat to Konigratz
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Battle of Zorndorf
Russia takes East Prussia & makes Konigsberg swear loyalty to Empress Elizabeth. Only problems of supply force the Russians back to Russia. Frederick wins an inconclusive victory
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Battle of Hochkirk
Frefericks Army is forced to escape via a route opened up by von Ziethenss cavalry. Austria wins the Battle of Hochkirk & Frederick keeps Saxony & Silesia
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
1759
Battle of Kunersdorf
Frederick II the Great is repulsed by the Austrn Army under Laudon & Soltikov
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
1760
Battle of Liegnitz
Frederick prevents the Russians & Austrians linking up by defeating the Austrians
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Siege of Berlin
A Russian army burns Berlin but retreats when Frederick the Great relieves it
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Battle of Torgau
Victory gives Frederick II the Great command of Saxony. Frederick II the Great forces Dauns Austrian Army to retreat
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Capture of Saxony
Gains control of Saxony after the Battle of Torgau
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Battle of Maxen
Fredericks army is defeated by an Austron Army led by Daun
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Battle of Landshut
Austria captures the Prussian army
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
1762
Treaty of Saint Petersburg
Tsar Peter III loans Frederick a Russian army corps. Ends the war between Prussia & Russia, saves Frederick from almost total defeat
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Treaty of Saint Petersburg
Frederick can now concentrate his forces against Austria. Ends the war between Prussia & Sweden
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Battle of Burkersdorf
Frederick II the Great defeats the Austrian Army under Daun
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Alliance Prussia and Peter III
Tsarina Elizabet dies & is succeeded by the pro-Prussian Peter III
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Capture of Silesia
Captures Silesia after victory at the Battle of Burkersdorf
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
1763
Treaty of Hubertusburg
Peace is concluded by the Treaty of Hubertusburg
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Rule of Silesia
Under the Treaty of Paris Prussia retains Silesia
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Treaty of Paris
Prussia makes peace with Austria & retains Silesia. Britain & France withdraw from the European war
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
1772
Partition
Frederick II takes west Prussia from Poland
Role range: 1772-1772 – 1740-1786
Partition
Frederick the Great takes over territories west of the River Vistula, west Prussia
Role range: 1772-1772 – 1740-1786
1786
Death of Frederick II the Great
Death of Frederick II the Great, succeeded by his nephew Friedrich Wilhelm II
Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786
Records, sources and methodology
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