January 1741Capture of SilesiaFrederick II the Great
Frederick II the Great captures Silesia from Maria Theresa
Historical records for Germany in 1741, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Frederick II the Great captures Silesia from Maria Theresa
Marshal Neipperg is defeated by Marshal Schwerin after Frederick fled the field
The Austrians are defeated in their attempt to recapture Silesia
Marshal Neipperg is defeated by Marshal Schwerin after Frederick fled the field
Schwerin retained control of the Prussian infantry and completed the victory after Frederick left the battlefield.
Frederick left Mollwitz when defeat seemed likely, before Schwerin’s infantry secured a Prussian victory.
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
Invades Bohemia in order to gain the Imperial Crown. France sends an army into south Germany under de Broglie to support the Bavarians
Steller recorded fires, tools, food remains, and other evidence of Indigenous habitation on Kayak Island.
Steller went ashore on Kayak Island to collect specimens and investigate the surrounding environment.
Handel began composing Messiah in London and completed the score within approximately twenty-four days.
Charles Albert entered Linz with Bavarian and allied French forces during the invasion of Upper Austria.
Charles Albert captures Passau & joins up with the French army
Frederick II concluded a secret convention with Austria allowing Prussia to retain its Silesian gains temporarily.
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
The French & Bavarians invade Bohemia hoping to be joined by the Prussians in Prague
Charles Albert & the French capture Prague
Charles Albert’s Bavarian, French, and Saxon allies stormed Prague and occupied the Bohemian capital.
Prussian forces occupied Neisse after the fortress completed its staged resistance under the secret convention.
Charles Albert was crowned rival King of Bohemia after his forces occupied Prague.
Steller studied local wildlife and helped the stranded survivors obtain food and shelter.
Frederick II the Great captures Olmutz
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return for Klodzko
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return to invade Moravia
Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return for Klodzko
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