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Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle

1748 · Early Modern

Politics

Signed on October 18, 1748, the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen) ended the War of the Austrian Succession. Britain, France, and the Dutch Republic signed the main treaty, with follow-up implementation treaties signed at Nice by Austria, Spain, Sardinia, Modena, and Genoa. The treaty restored conquered territories, confirmed Maria Theresa as Empress of Austria, and guaranteed Prussia's retention of Silesia.

Key Figures

Frederick II of PrussiaMaria Theresa of AustriaLouis XV of FranceJohn Montagu, 4th Earl of SandwichCount Wenzel Anton von KaunitzGeorge II of Great Britain

Locations

Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle)Nice

Topics

TreatywarSuccessionaustriaAix-la-Chapelle

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Established a temporary peace that failed to resolve underlying territorial disputes between Prussia and Austria over Silesia, creating the diplomatic tensions that directly led to the renewal of conflict in 1756 Seven Years' War Begins

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