The War of The Austrian Succession (16 dez 1740 ano – 18 out 1748 ano)

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The War of the Austrian Succession was a conflict between the Habsburgs of Austria and an alliance of European powers, which lasted from 1740 to 1748.

The war began when the Austrian emperor Charles VI died without a male heir, and his daughter, Maria Theresa, inherited the Habsburg lands. Several European powers, including Prussia and France, saw this as an opportunity to claim parts of the Habsburg lands for themselves.

The conflict was characterized by several key battles, including the Battle of Fontenoy, and was fought mainly between Austria and its allies, including Britain and the Dutch Republic, and the forces of Prussia and France.

The war ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748, which recognized Maria Theresa as the rightful ruler of the Habsburg lands, but also saw Prussia gain significant territories in Silesia. The war had a significant impact on the politics and society of Europe, and it marked the beginning of the rise of Prussia as a major European power.