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Treaty of Dresden

When
1745
Where
Saxon capital
Episodes
1

The Treaty of Dresden, signed on 25 December 1745, concluded the Second Silesian War between Austria, Saxony, and Prussia.

Episodes

  1. 25 December 1745 · Saxon capitalSigning of the Treaty

    The treaty was signed in Dresden on 25 December 1745, ending the Second Silesian War.

Background and detail

Background. Following the 1742 Treaty of Breslau, Maria Theresa ceded most of Silesia to Frederick II. In 1745, she secured support from Great Britain, the Dutch Republic, and Saxony to reconquer the province, leading to the invasion of Prussian Silesia.

Military Context. Austrian and Saxon forces invaded Prussian Silesia by the end of May 1745. Their advance was halted by Prussian forces at the Battle of Hohenfriedberg on 4 June, setting the stage for the subsequent peace negotiations.

Conclusion. The treaty was signed at the Saxon capital of Dresden between Austria, Saxony, and Prussia. It formally ended the Second Silesian War.

People involved

Sources

  1. Treaty of Dresden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-02

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