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Treaty of Dresden (1745)

1745 · 18th century · Also known as Peace of Dresden · Part of the Second Silesian War

The Peace of Dresden, signed on 25 December 1745 after the Prussian victory at Kesselsdorf, ended the Second Silesian War between Prussia on one side and Austria and Saxony on the other. Austria confirmed Prussia's possession of Silesia, Frederick II recognised Francis I as Holy Roman Emperor, and Saxony paid Prussia an indemnity of one million thalers.

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