Episode 2 of 2
Issuance of the Pragmatic Sanction
- When
- 19 April 1713
- Where
- Habsburg Court
- Part of
- Pragmatic Sanction of 1713
Charles VI announced the edict in a secret session to ensure undivided female inheritance of the Habsburg lands.
On 19 April 1713, Charles VI announced the changes in a secret session of the council. The edict ensured the Habsburg monarchy could be inherited by a daughter undivided, addressing the lack of male heirs.
Sources
- Pragmatic Sanction of 1713 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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