Timeline August 1866

Events in August 1866 3

• 1866 Austro-Prussian War Seven Weeks' War between Prussia and Austria Prussia went to war with Austria over dominance of the German Confederation, drawing in most other German states on either side. Prussia's rapid victory, sealed at Königgrätz, ended Austrian influence in German affairs and cleared the way for Prussian-led unification.
• 1866 Cretan Revolt of 1866 begins Uprising against Ottoman rule seeking union with Greece Christian Cretans rose against Ottoman rule and declared union with the Kingdom of Greece, drawing sympathy across Europe. The revolt dragged on for years and became a rallying cause for Greek nationalism.
• 1866 Treaty of Prague ends Austro-Prussian War Peace settlement between Prussia and Austria Austria formally ceded its position in German affairs, dissolved the German Confederation, and recognized Prussia's annexations of Hanover, Hesse-Kassel, Nassau, and other states. The treaty cleared the way for the Prussian-led North German Confederation.