Year by year · 18th century
1740
1740 in world history: 6 events, 6 births, 6 deaths and 1 state founded. 1,233 recorded states existed that year.
Events
Maria Theresa inherits the Habsburg lands
The death of Emperor Charles VI left his 23-year-old daughter Maria Theresa ruler of Austria, Hungary and Bohemia. She fought off Frederick the Great's challenge and reformed the state over a 40-year reign.
In the profiles
Afsharid EmpireNader campaigns in Central Asia, subduing Bukhara and Khiva
Kingdom of PrussiaFrederick II invades the Habsburg province of Silesia
Restored Toungoo KingdomThe Mon rise at Pegu and found the Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom
Wars and longer events
Born in 1740 6
Died in 1740 6
States founded 1
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