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Austro-Prussian War

1866 CE

The Seven Weeks' War ended Austrian dominance in German affairs and cleared the path for unification under Prussia.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Prussia and Italy
  • Austria and German Confederation allies

Key moments

Defining events in the Austro-Prussian War.

  1. 1866 Battle of Koniggratz
  2. 1866 Battle of Custoza
  3. 1866 Naval Battle of Lissa

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 1866 CE and 1866 CE.

1866 CE Old St Paul's

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