3 May 1859Declaration of WarFranz Josef I
France declares war Austria
Historical records for Austria in 1859, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
France declares war Austria
Results in a French-Sardinian victory under Napoleon III against the Austrians under Marshal Ferencz Gyulai. French victory at Magenta is followed by the French liberation of Milan
French victory at Magenta is followed by the French liberation of Milan
Saves the Austrian Army from a total rout by a rear guard action
The north Italian village of Solferino is captured by the French from the Austrians. The North Italian village of Solferino is captured by the French from Franz Josef. Dismisses Gyulai & assumes command of 160,000 against the Franco-Piedmontese. Defeated by the French in Piedmonts attempt to gain Lombardy or Venetia & unite Italy
Dismisses Gyulai & assumes command of 160,000 against the Franco-Piedmontese
Defeated by the French in Piedmonts attempt to gain Lombardy or Venetia & unite Italy
Defeated by the French in Piedmonts attempt to gain Lombardy or Venetia & unite Italy
Defeated by the French in Piedmonts attempt to gain Lombardy or Venetia & unite Italy
France & Austria agree an armistice
Under the peace of Villafranca Venice remains Austrian. Under the peace of Villafranca Tuscany & Modena are to be restored. Under the peace of Villafranca Parma & Lombardy are ceded to France. The preliminary peace of Villafranca
Under the peace of Villafranca Parma & Lombardy are ceded to France
Under the peace of Villafranca Parma & Lombardy are ceded to France
Under the peace of Villafranca Venice remains Austrian
The Treaty of Zurich confirms the peace of Villafranca
The Treaty of Zurich confirms the peace of Villafranca
The peace of Villafranca is confirmed
Forced to surrender Lombardy at the Armistice of Villafranca
Resigns after Austrias defeat to France & Italy
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