1760
Burial
George II is buried in Westminster Abbey
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George II is buried in Westminster Abbey
Gains control of Saxony after the Battle of Torgau
Death of Alaungpaya, dies of malaria after returning from a failed invasion of Siam
Vaudreuil capitulates to the British, ending French dominion of Canada
Capitulates to the British, ending French dominion of Canada
A Russian army burns Berlin but retreats when Frederick the Great relieves it
Death of George II, at Kensington Palace
Surprised & defeated by Fredrick II the Great
Frederick prevents the Russians & Austrians linking up by defeating the Austrians
Leads a joint Austron force defeated by the Prussians under Frederick the Great
Fredericks army is defeated by an Austron Army led by Daun
Fredericks army is defeated by an Austron Army led by Daun
The Prussians gain control of Saxony
Frederick II the Great forces Dauns Austrian Army to retreat
Victory gives Frederick II the Great command of Saxony. Frederick II the Great forces Dauns Austrian Army to retreat
Helps Frederick the Great defeat Austria & gain control of Saxony
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