Charles VI20 October 1740
Maria Theresas succession is disputed by Charles Albert, Philip V & Augustus III. Maria Theresa inherits the Habsburg Empire
Germany · Warfare / War of Austrian Succession. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Maria Theresas succession is disputed by Charles Albert, Philip V & Augustus III. Maria Theresa inherits the Habsburg Empire
Maria Theresas succession is disputed by Charles Albert, Philip V & Augustus III
Succeeds as Emperor, the only non-Hapsburg Emperor after Sigismund of Luxemburg
Prussia recognizes Francis, Duke of Lorraine, as Holy Roman Emperor
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