Capture of Munich
Charles Albert is elected Holy Roman Emperor during the capture of Munich by Austria
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1742 in Germany
Explore 32 historical events and records for Germany in 1742.
Historical records for Germany in 1742
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January
Holy Roman Emperor
Charles Albert is elected Holy Roman Emperor during the capture of Munich by Austria
Succession
Charles Albert is elected Holy Roman Emperor during the capture of Munich by Austria
February
Invasion of Bohemia
French & Bavarian armies fail to assist Prussia. 1st day of the invasion of Bohemia
Capture of Bohemia
Austrian troops occupied Bavaria and Hungarian hussars plundered Munich and the Bavarians were forced also to evacuate Bohemia
Capture of Munich
Austrian troops occupied Bavaria and Hungarian hussars plundered Munich and the Bavarians were forced also to evacuate Bohemia
Coronation
Crowned Emperor with the help of Prussia & France
Coronation
The 1st non-Habsburg to wear the Imperial Crown for over 300 yrs. Crowned Emperor with the help of Prussia & France. Crowned Emperor, Charles Albert of Bavaria calls himself Charles VII
Coronation
Takes part in the War of Austrian Succession as the puppet of France & Prussia
Siege of Munich
Maria Theresas troops enter Munich
April
Messiah
The premiere performance of the Messiah in Dublin
May
Battle Influences Silesian Diplomacy
The Prussian victory strengthened Frederick II’s negotiating position in the First Silesian War.
Battle of Chotusitz
Prussian victory over Austria, Charles of Lorraine is defeated by Frederick II
Cavalry Clashes On Left
Fighting between mounted units also developed on the opposite side of the field.
Chotusitz Village Becomes Battleground
The village of Chotusitz lay amid heavy combat between the opposing armies.
Frederick Marches Toward Battlefield
Frederick II moved to reinforce Leopold before the Austrian assault developed fully.
June
Rule of Silesia
Prussia is awarded Upper & Lower Silesia in the Treaty of Breslau
Treaty of Breslau
Treaty signed by Frederick & Maria Theresa, Prussia gains upper & lower Silesia. A peace Treaty is signed after Prussian victory over Austria at Chotusitz
July
Treaty of Berlin, 1742
Signs the Treaty of Berlin confirming the Treaty of Breslau and Prussian possession of most of Silesia.
Other events (month unknown)
Charles Albert Elected Holy Roman Emperor
The Bavarian claimant became Emperor Charles VII, while Maria Theresa continued defending her hereditary succession.
Frederick Directs Infantry Deployment
Frederick II organized the newly arrived Prussian infantry to strengthen his battlefield position.
Frederick Secures Tactical Victory
Frederick II gained a battlefield victory at Chotusitz despite costly fighting.
Leopold Positions Prussian Infantry
Leopold of Anhalt Dessau deployed infantry near Chotusitz to await the main Prussian force.
Messiah Dublin Premiere
Handel's Messiah received its first public performance in Dublin.
Prussian Cavalry Covers Flanks
Prussian mounted troops were deployed on the flanks of the infantry position.
Prussian Commanders Coordinate Forces
Frederick II and Leopold of Anhalt Dessau organized their forces before the battle.
Prussian Mounted Troops Regroup
Prussian cavalry reorganized after hard fighting on the flanks.
Prussian Reinforcements Reach Field
Frederick II brought additional troops into action after the engagement had begun.
Prussian Victory Precedes Peace
The battle took place shortly before the preliminary peace settlement at Breslau.
Silesian Control Is Reaffirmed
The subsequent peace confirmed Prussia’s possession of most of Silesia and Glatz.
Village Buildings Catch Fire
Fire spread through Chotusitz during the fighting and complicated infantry movements.
Well Tempered Clavier Second Book
Bach compiled the second book of the Well Tempered Clavier.
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