Capture of Silesia
Frederick II the Great captures Silesia from Maria Theresa
Historical events in 1741
127 historical records
January 17414 historical events
Invasion of Silesia
Refuses to negotiate with Frederick II while he has troops in Silesia
Capture of Silesia
Frederick II the Great captures Silesia from Maria Theresa
General Magazine
Franklin began publishing The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle for the British plantations in America.
February 17413 historical events
1st to use the phrase Balance of Power to express the British
1st to use the phrase "Balance of Power" to express the British foreign policy
Balance of Power
1st to use the phrase "Balance of Power" to express the British foreign policy
Refusal to Cede Silesia
Maria Theresa rejected Prussian demands to cede Silesia while Frederick’s army occupied much of the province.
March 174110 historical events
Birth of Joseph II
Joseph, the future Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II, was born in Vienna to Maria Theresa and Francis Stephen.
Siege of Cartagena de Indias
Vernon’s large expedition began operations against the fortified Spanish port of Cartagena de Indias.
Birth of Joseph Priestley
Birth of Joseph Priestley, later associated with Birmingham’s Lunar Society.
Siege of Neisse
Relieves Neisse & cuts off Frederick IIs supply route to Prussia
Invasion of Silesia
Marshal Neipperg crosses into Lower Silesia & threatens Frederick IIs in Breslau
Siege of Breslau
Marshal Neipperg crosses into Lower Silesia & threatens Frederick IIs in Breslau
Siege of Cartagena de Indias
Wentworth commanded the British land forces during the unsuccessful campaign against Cartagena.
Defence of Cartagena de Indias
Eslava coordinated the colonial government, army, militia, and fortifications during the British siege.
Defence of Cartagena de Indias
Blas de Lezo organized the naval and fortress defence against Vernon’s much larger expedition.
Cartagena Expedition
Lawrence Washington served with colonial troops in Vernon’s expedition against Cartagena.
April 174112 historical events
Austrian Cavalry Attack
Neipperg’s cavalry initially broke the Prussian right wing but could not overcome the disciplined Prussian infantry.
Battle of Mollwitz
Neippergs Austrian army is defeated by the Prussians under Frederick the Great
Battle of Mollwitz
The Battle of Mollwitz turns the Silesian campaign ino the War of Austrian Succession. Marshal Neipperg is defeated by the Prussian Generals
Command at Mollwitz
Schwerin retained control of the Prussian infantry and completed the victory after Frederick left the battlefield.
Battle of Mollwitz
Marshal Neipperg is defeated by Marshal Schwerin after Frederick fled the field
Battle of Mollwitz
The Austrians are defeated in their attempt to recapture Silesia
Departure from Mollwitz
Frederick left Mollwitz when defeat seemed likely, before Schwerin’s infantry secured a Prussian victory.
Battle of Mollwitz
Marshal Neipperg is defeated by Marshal Schwerin after Frederick fled the field
Assault on Fort San Lazaro
Wentworth’s troops failed in a costly assault against Fort San Lazaro outside Cartagena.
Fort San Lazaro
De Lezo reinforced the Spanish defence that defeated the British assault on Fort San Lazaro.
Bombardment of Cartagena
Knowles participated in naval operations and bombardments against Cartagena’s defensive works.
Wounding of Blas de Lezo
De Lezo suffered further wounds during the defence and died later in the year after the British withdrawal.
May 17414 historical events
Support for Charles Albert
Fleury’s government committed French support to Charles Albert’s challenge against Maria Theresa.
Invasion of Bohemia
Invades Bohemia in order to gain the Imperial Crown. France sends an army into south Germany under de Broglie to support the Bavarians
Alliance France and Prussia
France prepares to invade Austria in support of Charles Albert of Bavaria. France makes n alliance with Prussia within 5 weeks of Prussia's victory at Mollwitz
Withdrawal from Cartagena
Vernon withdrew after disease, casualties, and failed assaults made the capture of Cartagena impossible.
June 17416 historical events
Execution of John Hughson
Hughson was executed after being convicted during the conspiracy panic and mass prosecutions.
Battle of Dettingen
Fights at the Battle of Dettingen
Coronation of Maria Theresa
Maria Theresa was crowned ruler of Hungary in Pressburg using the full royal coronation ceremony.
Departure for North America
Bering sailed from Kamchatka aboard the St Peter to search for the North American coast.
Separation of Expedition Ships
Fog and storms separated Bering’s St Peter from Chirikov’s St Paul during the eastward voyage.
Departure for North America
Chirikov commanded the St Paul as the second ship of the expedition toward North America.
July 174111 historical events
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
Edwards delivered his influential Great Awakening sermon at Enfield, Connecticut.
Discovery of Alaska
Vitus Bering, a Danish mariner working for Russia, lands on the Alaskan coast
Sighting of Alaska
Lookouts aboard Bering’s St Peter sighted snow-covered mountains on the North American coast.
Landing at Guantanamo Bay
Wentworth landed British and colonial troops intending to advance against Santiago de Cuba.
Evidence of Indigenous Settlement
Steller recorded fires, tools, food remains, and other evidence of Indigenous habitation on Kayak Island.
Landing on Kayak Island
Steller went ashore on Kayak Island to collect specimens and investigate the surrounding environment.
Death of Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi died in Vienna after a career as a violinist, teacher, and influential composer.
Declaration of War on Russia
Sweden declared war on Russia in an attempt to recover territories lost after the Great Northern War.
Invasion of Cuba
Vernon redirected his expedition toward Cuba and established a base at Guantanamo Bay.
Missing Landing Parties
Chirikov lost two landing parties sent ashore and departed when neither boat returned.
Sighting of North America
Chirikov sighted the North American coast before sending boats to investigate the shoreline.
August 174111 historical events
Defence of Travancore
Ramayyan Dalawa helped organize Travancore’s resistance during the campaign against the Dutch.
Battle of Colachel
Marthanda Varma’s Travancore army defeated Dutch East India Company forces at Colachel.
Capture of Dutch Forces
Travancore captured Dutch soldiers, weapons, and officers following the victory at Colachel.
Battle of Colachel
De Lannoy commanded Dutch forces at Colachel and was captured after their defeat.
Capture of Eustachius De Lannoy
De Lannoy became a prisoner of Travancore and later entered Marthanda Varma’s military service.
Composition of Messiah
Handel began composing Messiah in London and completed the score within approximately twenty-four days.
Battle of Villmanstrand
Lacy defeated the Swedish army at Villmanstrand and captured the fortified town.
Battle of Villmanstrand
Wrangel commanded the Swedish defenders at Villmanstrand against Peter Lacy’s larger Russian force.
Capture at Villmanstrand
Wrangel was wounded and captured after the Swedish defeat at Villmanstrand.
Santiago de Cuba Expedition
Knowles supported naval operations during the stalled British campaign against Santiago de Cuba.
Guantanamo Campaign
Lawrence Washington served during the disease-ridden British occupation of Guantanamo Bay.
September 17415 historical events
Hungarian Diet
Maria Theresa appealed to the Hungarian Diet for military and financial support against her enemies.
Loss of Linz
Maria Theresa’s administration lost Linz when Bavarian and French forces occupied Upper Austria.
Occupation of Linz
Charles Albert entered Linz with Bavarian and allied French forces during the invasion of Upper Austria.
Hungarian Military Support
The Hungarian estates pledged troops and support to defend Maria Theresa’s hereditary territories.
Capture of Passau
Charles Albert captures Passau & joins up with the French army
October 17416 historical events
Convention of Klein Schnellendorf
Neipperg agreed to withdraw after a staged surrender of Neisse under the secret convention.
Convention of Klein Schnellendorf
Frederick II concluded a secret convention with Austria allowing Prussia to retain its Silesian gains temporarily.
Withdrawal to Moravia
Neipperg withdrew his army toward Moravia after the Klein Schnellendorf agreement released it for operations elsewhere.
Invasion of Bohemia
The French & Bavarians invade Bohemia hoping to be joined by the Prussians in Prague
Armistice
Prussia is allowed to capture Neisse. Neipperg is allowed to counterattack the French & Bavarian invaders along the Danube. Frederick II the Great agrees a secret armistice with Neipperg
Return to Kamchatka
Chirikov returned to Kamchatka with a depleted crew after exploring the Alaskan coast.
November 174117 historical events
Support for Elizabeths Coup
Lestocq assisted Elizabeth’s conspiracy and encouraged her alliance with the Guards.
Arrest of Regent
Anna Leopoldovna was arrested with her family after Elizabeth seized power.
Palace Coup
Elizabeth secured the support of Guards regiments and overthrew the regency of Anna Leopoldovna.
Proclamation as Empress
Elizabeth was proclaimed Empress of Russia following the successful palace coup.
Deposition
The infant Ivan VI was deposed during Elizabeth’s coup and removed from the throne.
Support for Elizabeths Coup
Vorontsov supported Elizabeth during the coup that ended Anna Leopoldovna’s regency.
Capture of Prague
Charles Albert & the French capture Prague
Loss of Prague
Maria Theresa lost Prague to a combined Bavarian, French, and Saxon army.
Storming of Prague
Maurice de Saxe helped lead the surprise assault that captured Prague for the Bavarian claimant.
Capture of Prague
Belle-Isle directed French operations supporting the Bavarian capture of Prague.
Storming of Prague
Broglie commanded French troops during the successful allied assault on Prague.
Capture of Prague
The French & Bavarians consolidate control of western & central Bohemia
Capture of Prague
Charles Albert & the French capture Prague
Storming of Prague
Charles Albert’s Bavarian, French, and Saxon allies stormed Prague and occupied the Bohemian capital.
Shipwreck on Bering Island
The damaged St Peter grounded on an island where the expedition remained through the winter.
Occupation of Neisse
Prussian forces occupied Neisse after the fortress completed its staged resistance under the secret convention.
Withdrawal from Cuba
Vernon abandoned the Cuban expedition after disease and logistical problems prevented an attack on Santiago.
December 17416 historical events
Coronation as King of Bohemia
Charles Albert was crowned rival King of Bohemia after his forces occupied Prague.
Death of Vitus Bering
Bering died on the island later named after him while the expedition struggled with disease and exposure.
Survival on Bering Island
Steller studied local wildlife and helped the stranded survivors obtain food and shelter.
Imprisonment
Anna Leopoldovna remained imprisoned with her husband and children after Elizabeth’s accession.
Imprisonment
Ivan VI and his family were placed under confinement after his deposition.
Continuation of War with Sweden
Elizabeth inherited the continuing war with Sweden after taking the Russian throne.
Alliance Charles VII and Charles election as Emperor
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia. Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return for Klodzko
Capture of Bavaria
Charles VI captures Bavaria
Election
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia. Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return for Klodzko
Election
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia
Invasion of Moravia
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia
Capture of Linz
Maria Theresas enemies capture Linz
Siege of Prague
Maria Theresas enemies besiege Prague
Defence of Bohemia
Francis Stephen commanded Austrian forces in Bohemia but moved too slowly to prevent the fall of Prague.
Discovery of Aleutian Island
Discovers the Aleutian Islands, the Bering Sea & Bering Strait are named after him
Aide-de-Campe
Appointed Aid-de-camp to the Marquis del Fare during the French invasion of Germany
Invasion of Germany
Appointed Aid-de-camp to the Marquis del Fare during the French invasion of Germany
Capture of Olmutz
Frederick II the Great captures Olmutz
Election
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return for Klodzko
Election
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia
Invasion of Moravia
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia
Rule of Klodzko
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return for Klodzko
Enraged Musician Published
Hogarth published The Enraged Musician, a satirical contrast between musical ambition and London street noise.
New York Conspiracy Investigation
Clarke’s colonial administration authorized investigations and prosecutions after a series of suspicious fires.
Essays Moral and Political First Volume
Hume published the first volume of Essays Moral and Political, applying philosophical analysis to politics and society.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
44th Foot
Commissioned to the 44th Foot, a marine regiment
Niels Klims Underjordiske Reise
Publication of "Niels Klims Underjordiske Reise"
Constitution of Russia
Abolishes Cabinet Council Government
Coup
Overthrows the Government of Anna Leopoldovna acting as Regent for Ivan VI
Succession
Succeeds as Empress of Russia. Overthrows the Government of Anna Leopoldovna acting as Regent for Ivan VI
Abdication
Abdicates after Regent Biron is overthrown then spends the rest of his life in prison
Arrest
Abdicates after Regent Biron is overthrown then spends the rest of his life in prison
Coup
Abdicates after Regent Biron is overthrown then spends the rest of his life in prison
Professor at Uppsala University
Linnaeus became professor of botany at Uppsala University and supervised its botanical garden.
Commander in Chief
Lewenhaupt received command of Sweden’s forces during the unsuccessful war against Russia.
New York Conspiracy Testimony
Burton’s testimony became central to accusations against enslaved people and poor white residents.
New York Conspiracy Trials
Horsmanden helped conduct and document the prosecutions arising from the alleged New York conspiracy.