Capture of Silesia
Frederick II the Great captures Silesia from Maria Theresa
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1741 in Austria
Explore 28 historical events and records for Austria in 1741.
Historical records for Austria in 1741
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January
Invasion of Silesia
Refuses to negotiate with Frederick II while he has troops in Silesia
February
Refusal to Cede Silesia
Maria Theresa rejected Prussian demands to cede Silesia while Frederick’s army occupied much of the province.
March
Birth of Joseph II
Joseph, the future Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II, was born in Vienna to Maria Theresa and Francis Stephen.
Invasion of Silesia
Marshal Neipperg crosses into Lower Silesia & threatens Frederick IIs in Breslau
Siege of Breslau
Marshal Neipperg crosses into Lower Silesia & threatens Frederick IIs in Breslau
Siege of Neisse
Relieves Neisse & cuts off Frederick IIs supply route to Prussia
April
Austrian Cavalry Attack
Neipperg’s cavalry initially broke the Prussian right wing but could not overcome the disciplined Prussian infantry.
Battle of Mollwitz
The Battle of Mollwitz turns the Silesian campaign ino the War of Austrian Succession. Marshal Neipperg is defeated by the Prussian Generals
Battle of Mollwitz
Neippergs Austrian army is defeated by the Prussians under Frederick the Great
June
Coronation of Maria Theresa
Maria Theresa was crowned ruler of Hungary in Pressburg using the full royal coronation ceremony.
September
Hungarian Diet
Maria Theresa appealed to the Hungarian Diet for military and financial support against her enemies.
Loss of Linz
Maria Theresa’s administration lost Linz when Bavarian and French forces occupied Upper Austria.
Hungarian Military Support
The Hungarian estates pledged troops and support to defend Maria Theresa’s hereditary territories.
October
Convention of Klein Schnellendorf
Neipperg agreed to withdraw after a staged surrender of Neisse under the secret convention.
Withdrawal to Moravia
Neipperg withdrew his army toward Moravia after the Klein Schnellendorf agreement released it for operations elsewhere.
November
Capture of Prague
Charles Albert & the French capture Prague
Loss of Prague
Maria Theresa lost Prague to a combined Bavarian, French, and Saxon army.
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Charles VII and Charles election as Emperor
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia. Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return for Klodzko
Bavarian Rival Claim Threatens Settlement
Charles Albert of Bavaria advanced competing claims to Habsburg possessions during the Austrian succession struggle.
Capture of Bavaria
Charles VI captures Bavaria
Capture of Linz
Maria Theresas enemies capture Linz
Defence of Bohemia
Francis Stephen commanded Austrian forces in Bohemia but moved too slowly to prevent the fall of Prague.
Election
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia. Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return for Klodzko
Election
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia
Invasion of Moravia
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia
Maria Theresa Appeals to Hungarian Estates
Maria Theresa sought Hungarian military and political support to defend her inherited territories.
Siege of Prague
Maria Theresas enemies besiege Prague
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