Treaty of Hubertusburg ends the Seven Years' War in Europe
- When
- 1762–1763
- Where
- Hubertusburg Castle, site of the treaty signing; Eastern front of the Seven Years' War
- Episodes
- 2
The Treaty of Hubertusburg, signed on 15 February 1763 at Hubertusburg Castle by Prussia, Austria, and Saxony, ended the Third Silesian War and, together with the Treaty of Paris signed five days earlier, marked the end of the Seven Years' War in Europe.
Episodes
- Russian Withdrawal and Austrian Defeat Preceding Peace
Russia and Sweden withdrew in 1762, and Austria, fighting alone in the east, was defeated at Burkersdorf; these events preceded the 1763 settlement.
- Signing of the Treaty of Hubertusburg
Prussia, Austria, and Saxony signed the Treaty of Hubertusburg on 15 February 1763 at Hubertusburg Castle, ending the Third Silesian War.
Background and detail
Background. The Seven Years' War (1756–1763) was fought primarily in Europe, where the conflict centred on Austrian attempts to recover Silesia from Prussia. The primary warring states were Great Britain and Prussia against France and Austria, with Russia, Sweden, Spain, Saxony, and other states joining the coalitions. By 1763 the war in central Europe was essentially a stalemate between Prussia and Austria.
Path to Peace. Russia and Sweden withdrew from the war in 1762. The Austrians, now fighting alone in the east, were soundly defeated at the Battle of Burkersdorf in July 1762. Frederick's brother Henry won the Battle of Freiberg on 29 October 1762, after which Frederick held most of Saxony, though not its capital, Dresden. These developments preceded the 1763 peace settlement.
Signing and Terms. The Treaty of Hubertusburg (German: Frieden von Hubertusburg) was signed on 15 February 1763 at Hubertusburg Castle by Prussia, Austria, and Saxony, ending the Third Silesian War. Under its terms, Glatz was returned to Prussia in exchange for the Prussian evacuation of Saxony. Together with the Treaty of Paris, signed five days earlier, it marked the end of the Seven Years' War.
People involved
- Prussia · Signatory power; regained Glatz and evacuated Saxony under the treaty
- Austria · Signatory power; abandoned its attempt to recover Silesia
- Saxony · Signatory power; occupied territory evacuated by Prussia
Sources
- Treaty of Hubertusburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
- Seven Years' War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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