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The War of the Austrian Succession (1740–1748) was a major European conflict fought over who would control the Austrian throne and territories after the death of Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI. The war mattered because it reshaped European power dynamics, ultimately confirming Austria's position as a great power while Prussia emerged as a new competitor for dominance in Central Europe.
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- War of the Austrian Succession
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- 1740-00-00
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- 1748-00-00
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