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Silesian Wars

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three conflicts between the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy for control of Silesia

Key facts

Date
Date 16 December 1740 – 15 February 1763
Location
Central Europe
Result
Prussian victory
Territorial changes
Habsburg monarchy cedes the majority of Silesia to Prussia.

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Belligerents

Prussia  Habsburg monarchy  Saxony (Second & Third)  Russia (Third)  France (Third) Commanders and leaders

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