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Sardinia and Austria sign military alliance Convention of Turin

The Convention of Turin was a 1742 agreement between Austria and Sardinia signed in the Sardinian capital of Turin.

The Convention of Turin was a 1742 agreement between Austria and Sardinia signed in the Sardinian capital of Turin. It created a military alliance between the states, directly principally against Spain. It was signed by the Sardinian Chief Minister the Marquis D'Ormea and the Austrian envoy Count Schulenburg.

Following the outbreak of the War of the Austrian Succession and the attack on Austria by a coalition of states including France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony - their possessions in Italy began to look vulnerable. Spain had ambitions in the area, driven by Elisabeth Farnese who wished to secure Italian kingdoms for her sons.

Historical Significance

The Convention of Turin was a 1742 agreement between Austria and Sardinia signed in the Sardinian capital of Turin.

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Events After

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on February 1, 1742?
The Convention of Turin was a 1742 agreement between Austria and Sardinia signed in the Sardinian capital of Turin. It created a military alliance between the states, directly principally against Spain. It was signed by the Sardinian Chief Minister the Marquis D'Ormea and the Austrian envoy Count Schulenburg.
Why is Sardinia and Austria sign military alliance Convention of Turin significant?
The Convention of Turin was a 1742 agreement between Austria and Sardinia signed in the Sardinian capital of Turin.

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