Death of Charles VI
Death of Charles VI
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1740 in Austria
Explore 16 historical events and records for Austria in 1740.
Historical records for Austria in 1740
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October
Death of Charles VI
Death of Charles VI, the last male Habsburg
Holy Roman Empire
Maria Theresa inherits the Habsburg Empire
Succession
Maria Theresa inherits the Habsburg Empire
Succession
Maria Theresas succession is disputed by Charles Albert, Philip V & Augustus III
November
Political Support at Silesia
Frederick II offers to support Maria Theresa in return for Silesia but is refused
Rule of Silesia
Frederick II offers to support Maria Theresa in return for Silesia but is refused
Succession
Succeeds as Queen of Hungary
Other events (month unknown)
Charles Sixth Dies without Male Heir
Charles VI died in October and left Maria Theresa to claim the Habsburg hereditary lands.
Charles VI Dies in Vienna
Charles died in Vienna leaving Maria Theresa to inherit the Habsburg lands.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Maria Theresa Claims Habsburg Inheritance
Maria Theresa asserted her rights under the Pragmatic Sanction after her father's death.
Maria Theresa Claims Succession
After Charles's death his daughter asserted succession under the Pragmatic Sanction.
Succession
Succeeds as coregent of Austria with Maria Theresa
Succession
Succeeds as Queen of Hungary. Succeeds as Empress of Austria, the last Habsburg. Inherits the Habsburg Empire, disputed by Charles Albert, Philip V & Augustus III
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