Conclusion of the War of Austrian Succession
- When
- 1748
- Where
- Maastricht; Aachen; Unknown
- Episodes
- 4
The War of the Austrian Succession concluded in 1748 after Maurice de Saxe captured Maastricht. Peace negotiations, delayed by British strategy, led to a preliminary treaty in April and a final agreement signed in October by Britain, France, and the Dutch Republic.
Episodes
- Capture of Maastricht
Maurice de Saxe captured Maastricht in 1748, marking the last major success of the war for France.
- Congress of Aachen
A congress assembled in Aachen on 24 April 1748 to conclude the war.
- Preliminary Treaty Signing
France, Britain, and the Dutch Republic signed a preliminary treaty on 30 April 1748.
- Final Treaty Signing
The final Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle was signed on 18 October 1748 by Britain, France, and the Dutch Republic.
Background and detail
Negotiations. Peace talks began in Breda in 1746 but were delayed by British hopes of improving their military position. The Duke of Newcastle controlled British foreign policy, delaying agreements. A draft treaty was finally agreed upon in April 1748, leading to the assembly of a congress in Aachen.
People involved
- Maurice de Saxe · French General
- Duke of Newcastle · British Foreign Policy Controller
- Louis XV · King of France
Sources
- Maurice de Saxe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
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