Austrian Estates Accept Succession Settlement
The Habsburg ruler sought formal acceptance of the inheritance rules from the estates of his territories.
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1720 in Austria
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Historical records for Austria in 1720
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Bohemian Estates Recognise Succession Order
Bohemian recognition strengthened the legal case for a unified succession within the Habsburg monarchy.
Hereditary Estates Accept Sanction
Charles continued obtaining recognition of the Pragmatic Sanction across his lands.
Hungarian Succession Settlement Negotiations Progress
The emperor pursued Hungarian acceptance of the Habsburg inheritance settlement before its later incorporation into Hungarian law.
Pragmatic Sanction, The
The Pragmatic Sanction is made public for the 1st time. The Pragmatic Sanction is acepted by all of Charles VIs lands. Proclaims Maria Teresa as sole inheritor. Asserts the indivisibilty of Charles VIs dominions
Pragmatic Sanction, The
Proclaims Maria Teresa as sole inheritor. Asserts the indivisibilty of Charles VIs dominions
Sanction-Pragmatic
The Pragmatic Sanction is made public for the 1st time. The Pragmatic Sanction is acepted by all of Charles VIs lands. Proclaims Maria Teresa as sole inheritor. Asserts the indivisibilty of Charles VIs dominions
Sanction-Pragmatic
Proclaims Maria Teresa as sole inheritor. Asserts the indivisibilty of Charles VIs dominions
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