Declaration of War
France declares war Austria
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1859 in Austria
Explore 19 historical events and records for Austria in 1859.
Historical records for Austria in 1859
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May
June
Battle of Magenta
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
Siege of Milan
French victory at Magenta is followed by the French liberation of Milan
Battle of Solferino
Saves the Austrian Army from a total rout by a rear guard action
Battle of Solferino
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
Dismissal
Dismisses Gyulai & assumes command of 160,000 against the Franco-Piedmontese
Independence of Austria
Defeated by the French in Piedmonts attempt to gain Lombardy or Venetia & unite Italy
Independence of Italy
Defeated by the French in Piedmonts attempt to gain Lombardy or Venetia & unite Italy
Unification
Defeated by the French in Piedmonts attempt to gain Lombardy or Venetia & unite Italy
July
Armistice
France & Austria agree an armistice
Peace
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
Rule of Lombardy
Under the peace of Villafranca Parma & Lombardy are ceded to France
Rule of Parma
Under the peace of Villafranca Parma & Lombardy are ceded to France
Rule of Venice
Under the peace of Villafranca Venice remains Austrian
November
Peace
The Treaty of Zurich confirms the peace of Villafranca
Treaty of Zurich
The Treaty of Zurich confirms the peace of Villafranca
Peace
The peace of Villafranca is confirmed
Other events (month unknown)
Armistice
Forced to surrender Lombardy at the Armistice of Villafranca
Resignation of Alexander Freiherr von Bach
Resigns after Austrias defeat to France & Italy
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