War of the Bavarian Succession
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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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| Label | Occurrences |
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| War of the Bavarian Succession canonical | 12 |
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Target entity: War of the Bavarian Succession Context triple: [Empress Maria Theresa, conflict, War of the Bavarian Succession]
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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 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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War of the Quadruple Alliance
The War of the Quadruple Alliance (1718–1720) was a European conflict in which Britain, France, Austria, and the Dutch Republic allied to curb Spanish attempts to regain territories lost after the War of the Spanish Succession.
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E.
Nine Years' War
The Nine Years' War was a major late 17th-century conflict in which a European coalition fought to check the expansionist ambitions of Louis XIV’s France.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: War of the Bavarian Succession Target entity description: 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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A.
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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B.
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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C.
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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D.
War of the Quadruple Alliance
The War of the Quadruple Alliance (1718–1720) was a European conflict in which Britain, France, Austria, and the Dutch Republic allied to curb Spanish attempts to regain territories lost after the War of the Spanish Succession.
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E.
Nine Years' War
The Nine Years' War was a major late 17th-century conflict in which a European coalition fought to check the expansionist ambitions of Louis XIV’s France.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
18th-century conflict
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war ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Potato War
ⓘ
surface form:
Kartoffelkrieg
Potato War ⓘ |
| belligerent |
Electorate of Bavaria
ⓘ
Electorate of Saxony ⓘ France ⓘ
surface form:
France (diplomatic supporter of Prussia)
Russian Empire ⓘ
surface form:
Russian Empire (diplomatic supporter of Austria)
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| cause |
Austrian attempt to acquire large parts of Bavaria
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death of Elector Maximilian III Joseph of Bavaria without direct heirs ⓘ dispute over the Bavarian succession ⓘ |
| characteristic |
focus on maneuver and supply lines rather than pitched battles
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largely bloodless conflict ⓘ limited military engagements ⓘ |
| conflictType | European war ⓘ |
| endCause | Treaty of Teschen ⓘ |
| endDate | 1779 ⓘ |
| endDateDetail | 13 May 1779 (Treaty of Teschen) ⓘ |
| followedBy |
Napoleonic Wars
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surface form:
Napoleonic Wars (broader European power reconfiguration)
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| historicalPeriod | Age of Enlightenment ⓘ |
| impact |
confirmed Prussia as a major German power
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highlighted diplomatic over military solutions in late 18th-century Europe ⓘ limited Austria’s expansion within the Holy Roman Empire ⓘ |
| involvedPerson |
Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria
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Field Marshal Franz Moritz von Lacy ⓘ Frederick II of Prussia ⓘ Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor ⓘ Empress Maria Theresa (as Austrian ruler) ⓘ
surface form:
Maria Theresa of Austria
Charles of Lorraine ⓘ
surface form:
Prince Charles of Lorraine
Prince Augustus William of Prussia ⓘ
surface form:
Prince Henry of Prussia
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| location |
Bavaria
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Bohemia ⓘ Central Europe ⓘ Silesia ⓘ |
| militaryStrategy |
avoidance of large-scale battles
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supply-line warfare ⓘ |
| notableBattle | skirmishes and minor engagements rather than major battles ⓘ |
| partOf |
history of the Holy Roman Empire
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rivalry between Austria and Prussia for dominance in the Holy Roman Empire ⓘ |
| precededBy | Seven Years' War ⓘ |
| primaryBelligerent |
Austrian Habsburg Monarchy
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surface form:
Habsburg Monarchy
Prussia ⓘ
surface form:
Kingdom of Prussia
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| relatedTo |
Seven Years' War
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War of the Austrian Succession ⓘ |
| result |
Austria gained the Innviertel from Bavaria
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Prussia ⓘ
surface form:
Prussia prevented major territorial expansion of Austria in Bavaria
status quo ante bellum largely preserved ⓘ |
| startDate | 1778 ⓘ |
| treaty | Treaty of Teschen ⓘ |
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Subject: War of the Bavarian Succession Description of subject: 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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