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1745 in Germany
Explore 79 historical events and records for Germany in 1745.
Historical records for Germany in 1745
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January
Death of Charles VII
When Charles VII died in Munich on the 20th of January, 1745, his successor as Elector of Bavaria, Maximilian III Joseph, signed a preliminary peace with Austria. But a strong war-party led by Ignaz von Torring and supported by France wanted to continue the war. After the decisive defeat in the Battle of Pfaffenhofen on 15 April, Maximilian Joseph chose for peace
February
Birth of Levin August Gottlieb Theophil von Bennigsen
Birth of Levin August Gottlieb Theophil von Bennigsen
March
Succession
Succeeds as Elector of Bavaria
April
Battle of Pfaffenhofen
Maximilian III Joseph signs a preliminary peace with Austria continued after defeat in the Battle of Pfaffenhofen
Treaty of Fussen
The Treaty was signed by Joseph Furst zu Furstenberg of Bavaria and Rudolf Graf von Colloredo of Austria
Holy Roman Emperor
Under the Treaty of Fussen Austria did not demand any reparations and recognized the legitimacy of Charles VII's election as Holy Roman Emperor. Maximilian III promised to support the imperial candidacy of Maria Theresa's husband, Francis Stephen of Lorraine, and to influence the votes of the Electorate of the Palatinate and the Electorate of Cologne, both ruled by the Wittelsbach
Pragmatic Sanction, The
Under the Treaty of Fussen Maximilian abandons his father's claim to Bohemia and recognizes the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713
Rule of Bavaria
Under the Treaty of Fussen Austria recognizes the legitimacy of Charles VII's election as Holy Roman Emperor
Rule of Bavaria
Under the Treaty of Fussen Austria restores all Bavaria's lost land
Rule of Bavaria
Under the Treaty of Fussen Austria recognizes the legitimacy of Charles VII's election as Holy Roman Emperor
Rule of Bavaria
Under the Treaty of Fussen Maximilian III promises to support the imperial candidacy of Maria Theresa's husband and future Habsburgs, Francis Stephen of Lorraine, and to influence the votes of the Electorate of the Palatinate and the Electorate of Cologne
Rule of Bohemia
Under the Treaty of Fussen Maximilian abandons his father's claim to Bohemia and recognizes the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713
Succession
Under the Treaty of Fussen Austria did not demand any reparations and recognized the legitimacy of Charles VII's election as Holy Roman Emperor. Maximilian III promised to support the imperial candidacy of Maria Theresa's husband, Francis Stephen of Lorraine, and to influence the votes of the Electorate of the Palatinate and the Electorate of Cologne, both ruled by the Wittelsbach
Treaty of Fussen
Under the Treaty of Fussen Austria did not demand any reparations and recognized the legitimacy of Charles VII's election as Holy Roman Emperor. Maximilian III promised to support the imperial candidacy of Maria Theresa's husband, Francis Stephen of Lorraine, and to influence the votes of the Electorate of the Palatinate and the Electorate of Cologne, both ruled by the Wittelsbach
Treaty of Fussen
Under the Treaty of Fussen Bavaria pulls out of the War of Austrian Succession on the side of France against Austria
Treaty of Fussen
Under the Treaty of Fussen Maximilian abandons his father's claim to Bohemia and recognizes the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713
Treaty of Fussen
Under the Treaty of Fussen Bavaria pulls out of the War of Austrian Succession on the side of France against Austria
Treaty of Fussen
Peace between Austria & Bavaria
Treaty of Fussen
Renounces the Austrian crown & promises his vote to Francis Stephen. Peace between Austria & Bavaria. Austria restores all Bavaria's lost land
June
Battle of Hohen-Friedberg
Frederick II the Great surprises & defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Frederick Exploits Battlefield Success
The victory strengthened Frederick II’s position in the Second Silesian War.
September
Battle of Soor
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Battle Spreads Beyond Camp
The fighting expanded around the heights overlooking the Prussian encampment.
Prussian Forces Hold Battlefield
Frederick II retained the field after the Austrian withdrawal.
Prussian Units Form For Battle
Prussian infantry and cavalry formed fighting lines in response to the Austrian deployment.
November
Battle of Gorlitz
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Battle of Hennersdorf
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Siege of Berlin
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
December
Peace
Prussia recognizes Francis, the Duke of Lorraine, as the Holy Roman Emperor. At the peace of Dresden Frederick is rewarded with the County of Glatz. At the peace of Dresden Frederick gains the Duchies of Upper & Lower Silesia
Rule of Glatz
At the peace of Dresden Frederick is rewarded with the County of Glatz
Rule of Silesia
At the peace of Dresden Frederick is rewarded with Upper & Lower Silesia
Treaty of Dresden
Ends Prussian involvement in the Bohemian War on favourable term
Treaty of Dresden
Ends Prussian involvement in the War of Austrian Succession on favourable term
Other events (month unknown)
Allied Line Begins Breaking
Austrian and Saxon formations lost their coordinated position under Prussian pressure.
Austrian Cavalry Counters Attack
Austrian horsemen contested the Prussian cavalry advance during the battle.
Austrian Cavalry Suffers Setback
Prussian mounted attacks disrupted Austrian cavalry during the engagement.
Austrian Forces Lose Key Ground
Prussian troops drove opposing formations from important parts of the battlefield.
Austrian Forces Occupy Heights
Austrian troops moved onto elevated ground overlooking the Prussian position.
Austrian Infantry Joins Main Fight
Austrian units entered the battle as the Prussian assault developed.
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