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1762 in Austria

Explore 6 historical events and records for Austria in 1762.

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Historical records for Austria in 1762

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July

21 July 1762

Battle of Burkersdor

Anton von, Wenzel · Burkersdor · State Chancellor · Warfare / Seven Years War

Fighting alone in the east, the Austrians are soundly defeated in the Battle of Burkersdorf

21 July 1762

Battle of Burkersdorf

Daun, Leopold Joseph von · Burkersdorf · Marshal · Warfare / Seven Years War

Frederick II the Great defeats the Austrian Army under Daun

Other events (month unknown)

1762

Alliance Wenzel Anton von Kaunitz-Rietberg and Austria

Anton von, Wenzel · State Chancellor · Warfare / Seven Years War

The new Tsar Peter III of Russia leaves the alliance with Austria

1762

Imperial War Council

Daun, Leopold Joseph von · President of Imperial War Council · Warfare / Military

Appointed President of the Imperial War Council

1762

Munich Performance

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus · Munich · Child Performer · Arts / Classical Music

Performs for the Bavarian court during his first childhood tour.

1762

Vienna Performance

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus · Vienna · Child Performer · Arts / Classical Music

Performs before Empress Maria Theresa at the imperial court.

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