Capture of Silesia
Frederick II the Great captures Silesia from Maria Theresa
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1741 in Germany
Explore 27 historical events and records for Germany in 1741.
Historical records for Germany in 1741
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January
April
Battle of Mollwitz
Marshal Neipperg is defeated by Marshal Schwerin after Frederick fled the field
Battle of Mollwitz
The Austrians are defeated in their attempt to recapture Silesia
Battle of Mollwitz
Marshal Neipperg is defeated by Marshal Schwerin after Frederick fled the field
Command at Mollwitz
Schwerin retained control of the Prussian infantry and completed the victory after Frederick left the battlefield.
Departure from Mollwitz
Frederick left Mollwitz when defeat seemed likely, before Schwerin’s infantry secured a Prussian victory.
May
Alliance France and Prussia
France prepares to invade Austria in support of Charles Albert of Bavaria. France makes n alliance with Prussia within 5 weeks of Prussia's victory at Mollwitz
Invasion of Bohemia
Invades Bohemia in order to gain the Imperial Crown. France sends an army into south Germany under de Broglie to support the Bavarians
July
Evidence of Indigenous Settlement
Steller recorded fires, tools, food remains, and other evidence of Indigenous habitation on Kayak Island.
Landing on Kayak Island
Steller went ashore on Kayak Island to collect specimens and investigate the surrounding environment.
August
Composition of Messiah
Handel began composing Messiah in London and completed the score within approximately twenty-four days.
September
Occupation of Linz
Charles Albert entered Linz with Bavarian and allied French forces during the invasion of Upper Austria.
Capture of Passau
Charles Albert captures Passau & joins up with the French army
October
Convention of Klein Schnellendorf
Frederick II concluded a secret convention with Austria allowing Prussia to retain its Silesian gains temporarily.
Armistice
Prussia is allowed to capture Neisse. Neipperg is allowed to counterattack the French & Bavarian invaders along the Danube. Frederick II the Great agrees a secret armistice with Neipperg
Invasion of Bohemia
The French & Bavarians invade Bohemia hoping to be joined by the Prussians in Prague
November
Capture of Prague
Charles Albert & the French capture Prague
Storming of Prague
Charles Albert’s Bavarian, French, and Saxon allies stormed Prague and occupied the Bohemian capital.
Occupation of Neisse
Prussian forces occupied Neisse after the fortress completed its staged resistance under the secret convention.
December
Coronation as King of Bohemia
Charles Albert was crowned rival King of Bohemia after his forces occupied Prague.
Survival on Bering Island
Steller studied local wildlife and helped the stranded survivors obtain food and shelter.
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Olmutz
Frederick II the Great captures Olmutz
Election
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return for Klodzko
Election
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia
Goldberg Variations Published
Bach's set of keyboard variations was published as the fourth part of Clavierubung.
Invasion of Moravia
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia
Rule of Klodzko
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return for Klodzko
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