War of the Austrian Succession

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noun

1. the war (1740–48) in which Austria, England, and the Netherlands opposed Prussia, France, and Spain over the selection of rulers for territories within the Austrian Empire.

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War of the Austrian Succession British  

noun

1. the war (1740–48) fought by Austria, Britain, and the Netherlands against Prussia, France, and Spain in support of the right of succession of Maria Theresa to the Austrian throne and against the territorial aims of Prussia

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War of the Austrian Succession

In 1740, he sent his army to occupy Silesia, beginning the War of the Austrian Succession.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012

It suffered severely during the Hussite war, during the Swedish invasion in 1631 and 1647, and in the War of the Austrian Succession in 1742.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various

The war, known in history as the War of the Austrian Succession, had brought to none of the combatants much honour or profit.

From A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical by Lucas, Charles Prestwood

Montcalm's second war was the War of the Austrian Succession, a war in which his younger opponent Wolfe saw active service for the first time.

From The Passing of New France : a Chronicle of Montcalm by Langton, H. H. (Hugh Hornby)

During the 18th century the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years’ War dealt heavy blows at the prosperity of the landgraviate, which was always loyal to the house of Austria.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various