In 1866, Prussia defeated Austria in the Austro-Prussian War. This conflict, also known as the Seven Weeks' War, ended with a decisive victory for Prussia, leading to the dissolution of the German Confederation and the establishment of the North German Confederation under Prussian leadership. The war significantly increased Prussia's influence in German affairs and set the stage for the unification of Germany.
In 1866 Prussia inflicted a severe defeat on Austria and expelled the country from the German Confederation.
The region of Venetian (Veneto)
The main areas annexed to Prussia in 1866 were: * Kingdom of Hanover * Kurhessen (Hessen-Kassel) * Frankfurt
Princess Viktoria of Prussia was born on April 12, 1866.
Princess Viktoria of Prussia was born on April 12, 1866.
Following the explusion of Austria from Germany in 1866, Prussia annexed several German states that had supported Austria. Prussia dissolved the German Confederation in 1866 and established the North German Confederation in 1867.
Austria, allied with Russia in the late 18th century had come to fear Russian influence in the Balkans. Specially after its defeat by Prussia in 1866.
Prince Sigismund of Prussia died on June 18, 1866 at the age of 1.
Austria
It is a nickname for the war fought in 1866 between Prussia on the one hand and Austria and most of the other German states on the other. Prussia's key aims were: * To expel Austria from Germany * To achieve supremacy in Germany * To establish the North German Confederation The war was a devatating defeat for Austria.
In 1866 Prussia annexed Hanover and turned it into a Prussian province. It remained part of Prussia till 1933, when the Nazis abolished the various states in Germany.
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