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Austrian Empress Maria Theresa signs new economic state reforms to be administrated by her chief advisor Friedrich Wilhe

Austrian Empress Maria Theresa signs new economic state reforms to be administrated by her chief advisor Friedrich Wilhelm von Haugwitz

Austrian Empress Maria Theresa signs new economic state reforms to be administrated by her chief advisor Friedrich Wilhelm von Haugwitz

Events Before

  1. The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered by Spaniard Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre

    The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered by Spaniard Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre

  2. Britain, Netherlands, Austria & Sardinia sign anti-French treaty

    Britain, Netherlands, Austria & Sardinia sign anti-French treaty

  3. Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle drawn up ending the War of the Austrian Succession

    Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle drawn up ending the War of the Austrian Succession

  4. French troops conquer Maastricht in the War of the Austrian Succession

    The War of the Austrian Succession, 1740 to 1748, was a conflict between the European great powers, fought primarily in Europe, the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.

  5. Amsterdam establishes municipal postal service

    Amsterdam establishes municipal postal service

Events After

  1. Statesman George Mason (24) weds Ann Eilbeck (16)

    Statesman George Mason (24) weds Ann Eilbeck (16)

  2. Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, En

    Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, England, acknowledged as the first international prizefight

  3. Tax revolt in Haarlem, Netherlands

    Tax revolt in Haarlem, Netherlands

  4. Minor earthquake in London

    Minor earthquake in London

  5. -18] Tax revolt in Gorinchem

    -18] Tax revolt in Gorinchem

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