When1: 1745
When2: 1748
Who: Silesian War or War of the Austrian Succession
What: war
Where: Silesia
Detail: Frederick II of Prussia claimed Silesia from Maria Theresa of Austria [1745]. Philip V of Spain fought on side of Austria. It ended [1748] with Maria Theresa as queen of Austria. Austria controlled Milan, Mantua, Tuscany, and Modena in Italy. Savoy controlled Papal States and Sardinia. Venice, Genoa, and Lucca were independent. Silesia went to Prussia.
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