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Austria in 1701

Historical records for Austria in 1701, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

13Records
11Events
5Named people
8Places
3Categories

Historical records

January

January 1701Recognition of Prussian KingshipLeopold I

Vienna · Government / House of Habsburg

Leopold's prior consent enables Frederick to assume the title King in Prussia.

May

May 1701Italian Army CommandEugene of Savoy

Tyrol · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene assumes command of the Imperial army assembled for the Italian campaign.

May 1701Italian Campaign AuthorisedLeopold I

Vienna · Government / House of Habsburg

Leopold authorises an Imperial campaign in northern Italy.

June

June 1701Alpine AdvanceEugene of Savoy

Trentino · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene manoeuvres through Alpine routes to enter northern Italy.

July

9 July 1701Battle of CarpiEugene of Savoy

Carpi · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene defeats Catinat's French forces at Carpi.

July 1701Crossing of the AdigeEugene of Savoy

Verona · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene crosses the Adige and outflanks the French defensive position.

September

1 September 1701Defence of ChiariEugene of Savoy

Chiari · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene defeats Villeroy's assault from a prepared defensive position.

7 September 1701Grand AllianceLeopold I

The Hague · House / Habsburg Monarchy

Leopold I joins the alliance to defend Habsburg claims and resist Bourbon expansion.

Other Events

1701Grand AllianceCharles of Austria

Vienna · Government / House of Habsburg

The alliance supports Austrian Habsburg claims against the Bourbon succession in Spain.

1701Grand AllianceEugene Savoy

Northern Italy · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene leads Imperial forces in Italy as the Grand Alliance war begins.

1701Grand Alliance NegotiationsJohann Wenzel Wratislaw von Mitrowitz

The Hague · Government / House of Habsburg

Wratislaw represents Leopold I in negotiations establishing the Grand Alliance.

1701Habsburg ClaimLeopold I

Vienna · Government / House of Habsburg

Leopold maintains his family's claim to the undivided Spanish inheritance.

1701Spanish Throne ClaimCharles of Austria

Vienna · Government / House of Habsburg

Charles becomes the Habsburg candidate supported against Philip V.

Names involved

Charles of AustriaEugene of SavoyEugene SavoyJohann Wenzel Wratislaw von MitrowitzLeopold I

Places involved

CarpiChiariNorthern ItalyThe HagueTrentinoTyrolVeronaVienna

Provenance

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