The Silesian Wars were a series of wars between Prussia and Austria (and their changing allies) for control of Silesia. They formed parts of the larger War of the Austrian Succession and Seven Years' War. Flag of Prussia (1894 - 1918) The Kingdom of Prussia existed from 1701 until 1918, and from 1871 was the leading kingdom of the German Empire, comprising in its last form almost two-thirds of the area of the Empire. ... Prussian Silesia, 1871, outlined in yellow; Silesia at the close of the Seven Years War in 1763, outlined in cyan (areas now in the Czech Republic were Austrian-ruled at that time) Silesia (Czech: ; German: ; Polish: ) is a historical region in central Europe. ... The War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748). ... For the 1592–1598 war, see Seven-Year War. ...

1st Silesian War (1740-1742)

Part of the War of the Austrian Succession. After a 2-month campaign, Prussian forces occupied Silesia, which belonged to the Bohemian Crown of the Hapsburg possessions. In 1741 the Prussians defeated the Austrians in the Battle of Mollwitz near Brieg. In the Peace of Breslau 1742 most of Silesia was ceded to Prussia and was organized into the Silesian province. Events May 31 - Friedrich II comes to power in Prussia upon the death of his father, Friedrich Wilhelm I. October 20 - Maria Theresia of Austria inherits the Habsburg hereditary dominions (Austria, Bohemia, Hungary and present-day Belgium). ... // Events January 24 - Charles VII Albert becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ... The War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748). ... Habsburg (sometimes spelled Hapsburg, but never so in official use) was one of the major ruling houses of Europe. ... // Events April 10 - Austrian army attack troops of Frederick the Great at Mollwitz August 10 - Raja of Travancore defeats Dutch East India Company naval expedition at Battle of Colachel December 19 - Vitus Bering dies in his expedition east of Siberia December 25 - Anders Celsius develops his own thermometer scale Celsius... The Battle of Mollwitz was a Prussian victory over Austria on April 10, 1741. ... Brzeg is a town in south-western Poland with 39,900 inhabitants (1995), situated in the Opole Voivodship. ... Wrocław, (Polish pronunciation: (?), Czech: , German: ( (help· info)), Latin: Wratislavia or Vratislavia) is the capital of Lower Silesia in southwestern Poland, situated on the Oder River (Odra). ... // Events January 24 - Charles VII Albert becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ...

The southern portion of Silesia (with Jägerndorf/Karniow, Troppau and Teschen) remained under Habsburg control and was called Bohemian Silesia, and after 1849 Austrian Silesia. Small portions of Polish Silesia (Oświęcim, Zator, Żywiec and Siewierz) were not involved in this war. Krnov (read kûr´nôf in Czech, German: Jägerndorf, new-Polish: Krnów, old-Polish: Karniów, Latin: Carnovia) is an Upper Silesian city in the northeastern Czech Republic, in Moravian-Silesian Region, in the District of Bruntál, on the Opava River near the Polish border. ... Opava listen â–¶(?) (-Czech, German: Troppau, Polish: Opawa) is a city in the northern Czech Republic on the Opava river. ... Cieszyn Coat of Arms Cieszyn is a town in southern Poland with 37,300 inhabitants (1995), situated in the Silesian Voivodship (since 1999), previously in Bielsko-Biala Voivodship (1975-1998). ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Silesia (Polish ÅšlÄ…sk, German Schlesien, Czech Slezsko) is a historical region in central Europe. ... View into part of the market square. ... Zator is a town in southern Poland. ... Å»ywiec is a town in southern Poland with 32,300 inhabitants (2001). ... Siewierz is a city in Poland. ...

Peace of Breslau 1742

Silesia after peace of Breslau 1742

Map of Silesia (see map on right) as divided between Prussia, Bohemia-Austria and Poland after the Peace of Breslau of 1742, which ended the first Silesian War // Events January 24 - Charles VII Albert becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ... Map of Silesia divided between Prussia, Bohemia-Austria and Poland after the Peace of Wroclaw 1742 ending the first Silesian War This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Map of Silesia divided between Prussia, Bohemia-Austria and Poland after the Peace of Wroclaw 1742 ending the first Silesian War This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ...

• The red line shows the historical boundaries of Silesia that were stable for some 1000 years.
• The grey area shows the major part of Silesia acquired by Prussia from Austria-Bohemia in the Peace of Wrocław (1742), as a result of the First Silesian War;
• The yellow area shows the remainder of Bohemian-Austrian Silesia. It was called Bohemian Silesia up to 1849, and then Austrian Silesia. The map show the cities of Opava, Krnov and Cieszyn;
• The Red/Orange area shows Polish Silesia: the duchies of Oświęcim and Zator, with Biała, later Bielsko-Biała - all shown on the map; and also the duchy of Siewierz.

// Events January 24 - Charles VII Albert becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ... Opava listen ▶(?) (-Czech, German: Troppau, Polish: Opawa) is a city in the northern Czech Republic on the Opava river. ... Krnov (read kûr´nôf in Czech, German: Jägerndorf, new-Polish: Krnów, old-Polish: Karniów, Latin: Carnovia) is an Upper Silesian city in the northeastern Czech Republic, in Moravian-Silesian Region, in the District of Bruntál, on the Opava River near the Polish border. ... Cieszyn Coat of Arms Cieszyn is a town in southern Poland with 37,300 inhabitants (1995), situated in the Silesian Voivodship (since 1999), previously in Bielsko-Biala Voivodship (1975-1998). ... View into part of the market square. ... Zator is a town in southern Poland. ... Bielsko-Biała (pronounce: [[Media:Bielsko-Biala. ... Siewierz is a city in Poland. ...

2nd Silesian War (1744-1745)

The Austrians attempted to get back their lost province. During the war, the Prussians beat the Austrians and Saxons at the Battle of Hohenfriedberg, but the Prussians were beaten at the Battle of Soor. This forced the Prussians to go back to the terms under the Peace of Breslau. They then signed the peace of Dresden, which confirmed the Prussian possessions in Silesia. // Events The third French and Indian War, known as King Georges War, breaks out at Port Royal, Nova Scotia The First Saudi State founded by Mohammed Ibn Saud Prague occupied by Prussian armies Ongoing events War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) Births January 10 - Thomas Mifflin, fifth President... // Events May 11 - War of Austrian Succession: Battle of Fontenoy - At Fontenoy, French forces defeat an Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian army including the Black Watch June 4 – Frederick the Great destroys Austrian army at Hohenfriedberg August 19 - Beginning of the 45 Jacobite Rising at Glenfinnan September 12 - Francis I is elected... Combatants Austria Saxony Prussia Commanders Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine Frederick the Great Strength unknown unknown Casualties 4,000 dead or wounded 7,000 captured 2,000 dead Map of the Battle The Battle of Hohenfriedberg (or Hohenfriedeberg) was a decisive battle fought in the War of the Austrian Succession. ... The Battle of Soor was fought on September 30, 1745 between Prussian and Austro-Saxon forces. ... From left to right: Brühls Terrace; the Hofkirche and the castle; the Semper Opera House. ...

3rd Silesian War (1756-1763)

This was a part of the all European Seven Years' War, Austria tried to get back Silesia for the second time, but was abandoned by her ally Russia. Prussia then confirmed her Silesian possessions for the next 150 years. 1756 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1763 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... For the 1592–1598 war, see Seven-Year War. ...