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Capture of Silesia

Germany · Warfare / Seven Years War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

2Records
1757–1762Date range
1Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1757

Frederick II the GreatDecember 1757

Silesia · Warfare / Seven Years War

With Fredericks decisive victory over the French at Rossbach, the British renege on the Convention of Klosterzeven and continue the war. Frederick defeats the Austrians at Leuthen and recovers Silesia

1762

Frederick II the Great1762

Silesia · Warfare / Seven Years War

Captures Silesia after victory at the Battle of Burkersdorf

Names involved

Frederick II the Great

Provenance

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