Britain signs the Convention of Hanover with Prussia. Through this treaty, George II deserts his alliance with Maria Theresa, and promises instead to negotiate a peace settlement.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "George II signs the Convention of Hanover with Prussia". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17517, accessed 09 June 2026.]
