War of the Polish Succession
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The War of the Polish Succession (1733–1738) was a major European conflict sparked by a disputed Polish royal election, drawing in France, Spain, Austria, Russia, and others over both the Polish throne and broader territorial ambitions.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| War of the Polish Succession canonical | 37 |
| Polish royal election of 1733 | 1 |
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Target entity: War of the Polish Succession Context triple: [War of the Quadruple Alliance, followedBy, War of the Polish Succession]
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War of the Bavarian Succession
The War of the Bavarian Succession (1778–1779) was a largely bloodless European conflict between Austria and Prussia over the inheritance of the Bavarian electorate, often nicknamed the “Potato War” due to its minimal fighting and focus on supply lines.
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War of the Austrian Succession
The War of the Austrian Succession (1740–1748) was a major European conflict sparked by disputes over Maria Theresa’s right to inherit the Habsburg thrones, drawing in most great powers and reshaping the continent’s political balance.
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War of Devolution
The War of Devolution was a 1667–1668 conflict in which France, under Louis XIV, invaded the Spanish Netherlands to press dynastic claims, prompting European powers to form the Triple Alliance to check French expansion.
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War of the Jülich Succession
The War of the Jülich Succession was an early 17th-century conflict over the inheritance of the Duchy of Jülich-Cleves-Berg that drew in major European powers and foreshadowed the wider struggles of the Thirty Years’ War.
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War of the Spanish Succession
The War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714) was a major European conflict triggered by disputes over the Spanish throne that reshaped the balance of power on the continent and overseas.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: War of the Polish Succession Target entity description: The War of the Polish Succession (1733–1738) was a major European conflict sparked by a disputed Polish royal election, drawing in France, Spain, Austria, Russia, and others over both the Polish throne and broader territorial ambitions.
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A.
War of the Bavarian Succession
The War of the Bavarian Succession (1778–1779) was a largely bloodless European conflict between Austria and Prussia over the inheritance of the Bavarian electorate, often nicknamed the “Potato War” due to its minimal fighting and focus on supply lines.
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B.
War of the Austrian Succession
The War of the Austrian Succession (1740–1748) was a major European conflict sparked by disputes over Maria Theresa’s right to inherit the Habsburg thrones, drawing in most great powers and reshaping the continent’s political balance.
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C.
War of Devolution
The War of Devolution was a 1667–1668 conflict in which France, under Louis XIV, invaded the Spanish Netherlands to press dynastic claims, prompting European powers to form the Triple Alliance to check French expansion.
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D.
War of the Jülich Succession
The War of the Jülich Succession was an early 17th-century conflict over the inheritance of the Duchy of Jülich-Cleves-Berg that drew in major European powers and foreshadowed the wider struggles of the Thirty Years’ War.
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E.
War of the Spanish Succession
The War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714) was a major European conflict triggered by disputes over the Spanish throne that reshaped the balance of power on the continent and overseas.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
European war
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succession war ⓘ war ⓘ |
| belligerentSide |
Austro-Russian-Saxon coalition
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Bourbon realms ⓘ
surface form:
Bourbon alliance
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| conflictType |
dynastic conflict
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international war ⓘ |
| endTime | 1738 ⓘ |
| followedBy | War of the Austrian Succession ⓘ |
| hasCause |
Habsburg–Bourbon dynastic rivalry
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surface form:
Bourbon–Habsburg rivalry in Europe
disputed Polish royal election of 1733 ⓘ rival claims to the Polish–Lithuanian throne ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | 18th century ⓘ |
| mainTheater |
Holy Roman Empire
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Italy ⓘ Poland ⓘ Rhineland ⓘ |
| notableBattle |
Battle of Bitonto
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Battle of Guastalla ⓘ Battle of San Pietro ⓘ Siege of Danzig (1734) ⓘ |
| opposedCandidate |
Augustus III as King of Poland
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surface form:
Augustus III of Poland
Stanisław Leszczyński ⓘ |
| participant |
Austria
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Duchy of Savoy ⓘ Dutch Republic ⓘ France ⓘ Great Britain ⓘ Austrian Habsburg Monarchy ⓘ
surface form:
Habsburg monarchy
Kingdom of Sardinia ⓘ Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth ⓘ Prussia ⓘ Russia ⓘ Saxony ⓘ Spain ⓘ |
| partOf | balance of power conflicts in 18th-century Europe ⓘ |
| precededBy | War of the Quadruple Alliance ⓘ |
| result |
Bourbon control strengthened in southern Italy
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Duchy of Lorraine annexed to France after Stanisław’s death ⓘ Stanisław Leszczyński receives Duchy of Lorraine ⓘ Treaty of Vienna (1735 preliminary) ⓘ Treaty of Vienna (1738) ⓘ confirmation of Augustus III as King of Poland ⓘ |
| significantPerson |
Anna of Russia
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Charles of Bourbon (Charles VII of Naples, later Charles III of Spain) ⓘ Emperor Charles VI ⓘ King Frederick Augustus II of Saxony ⓘ
surface form:
Frederick Augustus II, Elector of Saxony
Louis XV of France ⓘ Philip V of Spain ⓘ Stanisław Leszczyński ⓘ |
| startTime | 1733 ⓘ |
| supportedBy |
Austria
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France ⓘ Kingdom of Sardinia ⓘ Russia ⓘ Saxony ⓘ Spain ⓘ |
| territorialChange |
Duchy of Lorraine assigned to Stanisław Leszczyński as life possession
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Duchy of Lorraine designated to pass to France ⓘ Duchy of Parma ⓘ
surface form:
Duchy of Parma and Piacenza assigned to Austria
Kingdom of Naples ceded from Austria to Charles of Bourbon ⓘ Kingdom of Sicily ceded from Savoy to Charles of Bourbon ⓘ |
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Subject: War of the Polish Succession Description of subject: The War of the Polish Succession (1733–1738) was a major European conflict sparked by a disputed Polish royal election, drawing in France, Spain, Austria, Russia, and others over both the Polish throne and broader territorial ambitions.
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