The Pragmatic Sanction is recognised by Estates of Upper and Lower Austria

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The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.4.2: German-language Writing and Culture: Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, 800-present.
Vol. editors: Gerhard P. Knapp (University of Utah), Jennifer Marston William (Purdue University), Herbert Rowland (Purdue University), Jill E. Twark (East Carolina University)

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Date of occurrence 1720

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The Estates of Upper and Lower Austria formally recognise the Pragmatic Sanction, whereby Emperor Charles VI makes it possible for the Habsburg lands to be inherited by a woman. He is currently the sole living male Habsburg, with no sons, and a single daughter, Maria Theresa.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The Pragmatic Sanction is recognised by Estates of Upper and Lower Austria". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17250, accessed 19 April 2024.]

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