Resignation of Robert Walpole
Resigns as Prime Minister of Great Britain
Historical events in 1742
86 historical records
January 17424 historical events
Capture of Munich
Charles Albert is elected Holy Roman Emperor during the capture of Munich by Austria
Holy Roman Emperor
Charles Albert is elected Holy Roman Emperor during the capture of Munich by Austria
Succession
Charles Albert is elected Holy Roman Emperor during the capture of Munich by Austria
February 174214 historical events
Invasion of Bohemia
French & Bavarian armies fail to assist Prussia. 1st day of the invasion of Bohemia
Capture of Bohemia
Austrian troops occupied Bavaria and Hungarian hussars plundered Munich and the Bavarians were forced also to evacuate Bohemia
Capture of Munich
Austrian troops occupied Bavaria and Hungarian hussars plundered Munich and the Bavarians were forced also to evacuate Bohemia
Constitution of Great Britain
Appointed Prime MInister of Great Britain, a "nominal" position, by George II
Prime Minister of Great Britain
The administration is dominated by John Carteret & Walpole is relied upon for advice. Succeeds Walpole as First Lord of the Treasury and titular head of the Carteret Ministry, though the Government was actually dominated by Lord Carteret. Appointed Prime MInister of Great Britain, a "nominal" position, by George II
Exile of George II
The exile of the Prince of Wales ends after 4 years of ostracism
Siege of Munich
Maria Theresas troops enter Munich
Coronation
Crowned Emperor with the help of Prussia & France
Coronation
The 1st non-Habsburg to wear the Imperial Crown for over 300 yrs. Crowned Emperor with the help of Prussia & France. Crowned Emperor, Charles Albert of Bavaria calls himself Charles VII
Coronation
Takes part in the War of Austrian Succession as the puppet of France & Prussia
Siege of Munich
Maria Theresas troops enter Munich
Election
Pitt expects a new Government to be formed by Pulteney and dominated by Tories and Patriot Whigs in which he could expect a junior position
Election
Pitt's hopes for a place in the Government are thwarted and he remains in opposition. He is unable to make any gain from the downfall of Walpole, to which he had contributed
Election
Walpole is forced to resign after poor election results and the disaster at Cartagena
April 17422 historical events
Death of James Douglas
Death of James Douglas
Messiah
The premiere performance of the Messiah in Dublin
May 174213 historical events
Battle of Chotusitz
Prussian victory over Austria, Charles of Lorraine is defeated by Frederick II
Battle of Chotusitz
Prussian victory over Austria, Charles of Lorraine is defeated by Frederick II
Frederick Marches Toward Battlefield
Frederick II moved to reinforce Leopold before the Austrian assault developed fully.
Austrian Attack Opens Battle
Austrian troops attacked the Prussian position near Chotusitz on the morning of 17 May.
Cavalry Clashes On Right
Prussian and Austrian cavalry fought on one flank as the battle unfolded.
Cavalry Clashes On Left
Fighting between mounted units also developed on the opposite side of the field.
Chotusitz Village Becomes Battleground
The village of Chotusitz lay amid heavy combat between the opposing armies.
Austrian Mounted Attack Continues
Austrian cavalry continued its efforts to disrupt the Prussian flanks.
Charles Evaluates Battlefield Position
Charles of Lorraine faced the prospect of increasing losses as the engagement continued.
Prussians Retain Battlefield
Frederick II’s forces held the field after the Austrian withdrawal.
Battle Influences Silesian Diplomacy
The Prussian victory strengthened Frederick II’s negotiating position in the First Silesian War.
Breslau Settlement Follows Battle
Austria and Prussia reached the preliminary Treaty of Breslau in June 1742 after the campaign.
Battle of Sahay
Defeats the Austrians near Budweis. Created Duc de Broglie & made a peer of France after victory at Sahay
June 17425 historical events
Rule of Silesia
Under the Treaty of Breslau Prussia gains upper & lower Silesia
Treaty of Breslau
Treaty signed by Frederick & Maria Theresa, Prussia gains upper & lower Silesia
Rule of Silesia
Prussia is awarded Upper & Lower Silesia in the Treaty of Breslau
Treaty of Breslau
Treaty signed by Frederick & Maria Theresa, Prussia gains upper & lower Silesia. A peace Treaty is signed after Prussian victory over Austria at Chotusitz
Invasion of Georgia
Organizes an invasion of Georgia 4,500 to 5,000 soldiers
July 17427 historical events
Invasion of Georgia
The Spanish land on St Simons Island
Battle of Bloody Swamp
The Spanish are defeated for the control of Georgia. Redeems reputation from defeat at St. Augustine, Florida, 2 yrs earlier
Battle of Bloody Swamp
The Spanish are defeated for the control of Georgia
Battle of Bloody Swamp
The Spanish leave the Island of St Simons
Battle of Bloody Swamp
The Spanish leave the Island of St Simons
Treaty of Berlin, 1742
The Treaty of Berlin confirms the preliminary Treaty of Breslau and ends the First Silesian War.
Treaty of Berlin, 1742
Signs the Treaty of Berlin confirming the Treaty of Breslau and Prussian possession of most of Silesia.
November 17421 historical events
Captain
Attains the rank of post-captain, having been appointed to the Plymouth
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of Italy
Peerage
Created Duc de Broglie & made a peer of France after victory at Sahay
Musical Notation Proposal
Rousseau presents a new system of musical notation to the Academy of Sciences.
Siege of Prague
Takes part in the siege of Prague
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the French Army in Germany
New Dunciad Published
Pope published The New Dunciad, a fourth book extending his epic satire of cultural decline.
Inquiry
Pitt speaks in favour of the motion for an inquiry into the last ten years of Walpole's administration
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor
Resignation of Robert Walpole
Defeated in Parliament, as the King's servant in Parliament is forced to resign
Solicitor General
Appointed Solicitor General
Peerage
Created Earl of Orford, 1st
Essays Moral and Political Second Volume
Hume published a second volume of Essays Moral and Political, extending his discussions of political and cultural life.
Birth of Henry Melville Dundas
Birth of Henry Melville Dundas
Bradley Takes Charge Of Greenwich Observatory
James Bradley became Astronomer Royal after Halley's death and continued precise positional measurements. The programme linked scientific data with public time standards.
12th Foot
Appointed Member of 12th Foot
Major General
Appointed Major General
Alliance Great Britain and France
Attempts to create an anti-French alliance to stop French expansion east of the Rhine
Alliance Augustus III and Austria in the War of Austrian Succession
Supports Austria in the War of Austrian Succession
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the British Army
Invention of Thermometer
Invents the Celsius temperature scale
Prussian Army Defends Bohemia
Frederick II held positions in Bohemia as Austrian forces approached during the First Silesian War.
Austrian Forces Advance North
Charles of Lorraine led Austrian troops northward toward the Prussian army near Chotusitz.
Prussian Commanders Coordinate Forces
Frederick II and Leopold of Anhalt Dessau organized their forces before the battle.
Leopold Positions Prussian Infantry
Leopold of Anhalt Dessau deployed infantry near Chotusitz to await the main Prussian force.
Prussian Cavalry Covers Flanks
Prussian mounted troops were deployed on the flanks of the infantry position.
Austrian Army Approaches Chotusitz
Charles of Lorraine brought his troops against the Prussians on 17 May 1742.
Village Buildings Catch Fire
Fire spread through Chotusitz during the fighting and complicated infantry movements.
Prussian Infantry Holds Formation
Prussian battalions maintained organized resistance while Austrian troops pressed the line.
Austrian Infantry Pushes Forward
Charles of Lorraine’s infantry advanced toward the Prussian centre during the battle.
Prussian Reinforcements Reach Field
Frederick II brought additional troops into action after the engagement had begun.
Frederick Directs Infantry Deployment
Frederick II organized the newly arrived Prussian infantry to strengthen his battlefield position.
Prussian Mounted Troops Regroup
Prussian cavalry reorganized after hard fighting on the flanks.
Austrian Assault Loses Momentum
The Austrian attack weakened as Prussian infantry resisted and reinforcements arrived.
Prussian Fire Slows Enemy
Disciplined Prussian infantry fire contributed to halting the Austrian advance.
Austrian Army Withdraws From Field
Charles of Lorraine withdrew the Austrian army after failing to defeat the Prussians.
Both Armies Suffer Heavy Losses
The engagement caused substantial casualties among both Austrian and Prussian troops.
Frederick Secures Tactical Victory
Frederick II gained a battlefield victory at Chotusitz despite costly fighting.
Austrian Command Reassesses Campaign
Charles of Lorraine’s defeat affected Austrian plans for recovering lost territory.
Prussian Victory Precedes Peace
The battle took place shortly before the preliminary peace settlement at Breslau.
Silesian Control Is Reaffirmed
The subsequent peace confirmed Prussia’s possession of most of Silesia and Glatz.