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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Example Sentences

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.

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This step led in 1743 to their being involved in the War of the War of the Austrian Succession.

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While the peace between the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years’ War lasted, Howe held commands at home and on the west coast of Africa.

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

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The "War of the Austrian Succession," as it was called, lasted three years longer, but its character was changed.

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