Historedia
Group or institution

Prussia

Events
11
Episodes
21
Years
1745–1866

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Prussia, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Treaty of Dresden

    1745

    Role: Signatory

    1. 25 December 1745 · Saxon capitalSigning of the Treaty

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

  2. Treaty of Hubertusburg ends the Seven Years' War in Europe

    1762–1763

    Role: Signatory power; regained Glatz and evacuated Saxony under the treaty

    1. 1762 · Eastern front of the Seven Years' WarRussian 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.

    2. 15 February 1763 · Hubertusburg Castle, site of the treaty signingSigning 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.

  3. Convention of Reichenbach

    1790

    Role: Signatory

    1. July 27, 1790 · ReichenbachSigning of the Convention

      Prussia and Austria signed the Convention of Reichenbach on July 27, 1790, allowing Austrian reconquest of the Austrian Netherlands.

  4. Signing of the Treaty of Sistova

    1790–1791

    Role: Brokering power

    1. 1790 · Belgrade and near CalafatMilitary Course of the War Before Peace

      After early setbacks, the Habsburgs liberated Belgrade and won near Calafat in 1790, shaping the pre-negotiation situation.

    2. 4 August 1791 · Sistova (modern Svishtov), BulgariaSigning of the Treaty of Sistova

      The treaty ending the last Austro-Turkish war was signed at Sistova on 4 August 1791, brokered by Britain, Prussia and the Netherlands.

  5. Ionian Islands become the British protectorate of the United States of the Ionian Islands

    1815

    Role: Treaty Signatory

    1. 1815 · Ionian IslandsEstablishment of Federation

      The United States of the Ionian Islands was constituted as a federation, succeeding the Septinsular Republic and covering the islands plus the port of Parga.

    2. 1815 · CorfuCorfu as Administrative Seat

      Corfu became the seat of the British Lord High Commissioner, serving as the central hub for the new protectorate's administration.

    3. 5 November 1815 · Ionian Islands (object of the treaty, signed in Paris)Treaty of Paris 1815

      Britain secured a protectorate over the Ionian Islands through a treaty signed in Paris on 5 November 1815, establishing the United States of the Ionian Islands.

  6. Zollverein customs union abolishes internal border charges

    1834

    Role: Organizing State

    1. 1834 · PrussiaBaden and Württemberg Join

      In 1834, Baden and Württemberg joined the Prussian union, which was renamed the German Customs Union.

    2. 1 January 1834 · Member StatesFormal Start of Zollverein

      The Zollverein formally started on 1 January 1834, organized by 1833 treaties, abolishing internal border charges among member states.

  7. Event of 1839: The Treaty of London establishes Belgium as a kingdom, and its independence and

    1839

    Role: Guarantor

    1. 1839 · LimburgDivision of Limburg

      The treaty split the Province of Limburg into Belgian and Dutch parts, resolving territorial disputes arising from the 1830 revolution.

    2. 1839 · Dutch territoryTransit Rights

      Belgium was granted the right of transit by rail or canal over Dutch territory as an outlet to the German Ruhr.

    3. 19 April 1839 · LondonSigning of the Treaty

      The Treaty of London was signed on 19 April 1839, formally recognizing Belgium's independence and establishing its neutrality under international guarantee.

  8. Punctation of Olmütz: Prussia capitulates to Austria

    1850

    Role: State Party

    1. October 1850 · WarsawRussian Diplomatic Pressure

      Tsar Nicholas I's support for Austria in October 1850 influenced Prussia's decision to capitulate.

    2. 29 November 1850 · OlomoucSigning of the Punctation

      Prussia and Austria signed the Punctation of Olmütz on 29 November 1850, ending the Autumn Crisis.

    3. 29 November 1850 · OlomoucPrussian Capitulation Terms

      Prussia agreed to demobilize and accept Austrian leadership, renouncing the Erfurt Union.

  9. European commission investigates the 1860 Mount Lebanon and Damascus massacres

    1860

    Role: Commission Member

    1. 5 September 1860 · International Commission MeetingCommission Convened

      An international commission met on 5 September 1860 to investigate the causes of the 1860 sectarian violence and recommend a new administrative system for Lebanon.

  10. Denmark rejects the Austrian-Prussian ultimatum over the Danish Constitution

    1864

    Role: Allied Power

    1. 16 January – 1 February 1864 · Danish government (location of rejection not specified in sources)Rejection of the Austrian-Prussian Ultimatum

      Bismarck demanded Denmark abolish the November Constitution within 48 hours. The Danish government rejected the demand as politically impossible, and war followed.

  11. Outbreak of the Austro-Prussian War

    1866

    Role: Belligerent

    1. 9 June 1866 · HolsteinPrussian Invasion of Holstein

      Prussia invaded Holstein on 9 June 1866, declaring the Gastein Convention nullified after Austrian diplomatic moves.

    2. 20 June 1866 · Kingdom of ItalyItalian Declaration of War

      The Kingdom of Italy declared war on Austria on 20 June 1866.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Dresden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-02
  2. Treaty of Hubertusburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  3. Seven Years' War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  4. Polish–Prussian alliance Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-12
  5. Brabant Revolution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-29
  6. Treaty of Sistova Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
  7. United States of the Ionian Islands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  8. Zollverein Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  9. Treaty of London (1839) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  10. Punctation of Olmütz Wikipedia, revision of 2024-10-27
  11. Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
  12. Second Schleswig War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
  13. History of Schleswig-Holstein Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
  14. Austro-Prussian War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30