1746 siege during the War of the Austrian Succession. It began on 29 January 1746 in what is now Belgium and lasted until 22 February 1746 (about 24 days). The setting was Brussels. It was part of the War of the Austrian Succession. Those involved included the Kingdom of France, Habsburg monarchy, Wenzel Anton, Prince of Kaunitz-Rietberg and Maurice de Saxe.
Before and after
- 18 February 1745Birth of Alessandro Volta
- October 1745Publication of God Save the King
- 15 December 1745Battle of Kesselsdorf
- 1746Founding of Princeton University
- from 29 January 1746 to 22 February 1746Siege of Brussels
- 30 March 1746Birth of Francisco Goya
- 27 April 1746Battle of Culloden
- 1747Construction of Sanssouci Palace
- from 1747 to 1826Durrani Empire
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- from 10 October 1733 to 3 October 1735War of the Polish Succession
The era
This moment belongs to the Early modern world (1500 CE to 1760 CE), voyages, printing and new ideas. You can also browse everything in the 18th century.