Partly due to the influence of Spanish negotiator John Baron de
Ripperda, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire sign the Treaty of
Vienna. This reconciles the two powers, as it guarantees the
Habsburgs' Pragmatic Sanction, and by its terms the Austrian Empire
relinquishes any claim to the Spanish throne.
Citation:
Editors. "Treaty of Vienna between the Emperor and Spain".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011
[http://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17295, accessed 22 May 2013.]