16 June 1866
Invasion of Hesse-Kassel
Prussia occupies Holstein after Austria submits the duchy dispute to the Federal Diet.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Kassel in Germany. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Prussia occupies Holstein after Austria submits the duchy dispute to the Federal Diet.
Beyer occupies Kassel and blocks the Hanoverians from joining southern federal forces.
The Peace of Prague confirms Prussian possession of Holstein before its provincial incorporation.
The annexation law incorporates Nassau and expands Prussia's western territory.
Appointed Mayor of Kassel
Survives a right-wing assassination attempt using prussic acid, reflecting the continuing campaign of political violence against republican leaders.
Appointed Commander of Army Group 2
Provenance
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