War of the Austrian Succession

American  

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

Since the War of the Austrian Succession, Maria Theresa had bided her time, until she could recover Silesia.

From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Herbert Eugene Bolton

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

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 H. H. (Hugh Hornby) Langton

Meanwhile the War of the Austrian Succession broke out again, and never had secretary of state more intricate questions to solve than had D’Argenson.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" by Various

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