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1708 in Austria

Explore 5 historical events and records for Austria in 1708.

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Historical records for Austria in 1708

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July

11 July 1708

Battle of Oudenaarde

Eugenie Maurice · Oudenaarde · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Marlborough & Eugene defeat the French under the Duke of Burgundy & Vendome

Other events (month unknown)

1708

Birth of Francis I

Francis I · House / House of Habsburg

Birth of Francis I, son of Leopold, Duke of Lorraine

1708

Marriage

Charles VI · House / House of Habsburg

Marries Elizabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel

1708

Marriage to Elisabeth Christine

Charles VI · Vienna · House / House of Habsburg

Charles married Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick Wolfenbuttel during the Spanish succession struggle.

1708

Siege of Lille

Eugenie Maurice · Lille · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

The city of Lille falls to the Allies

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