20 October 1740Death of Charles VICharles VI
Death of Charles VI
Historical records for Austria in 1740, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Charles VI
Death of Charles VI, the last male Habsburg
Maria Theresa inherits the Habsburg Empire
Maria Theresa inherits the Habsburg Empire
Maria Theresas succession is disputed by Charles Albert, Philip V & Augustus III
Frederick II offers to support Maria Theresa in return for Silesia but is refused
Frederick II offers to support Maria Theresa in return for Silesia but is refused
Succeeds as Queen of Hungary
Appointed Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Succeeds as coregent of Austria with Maria Theresa
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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