The Treaty of Hubertusburg

Together with the Treaty of Paris, the Treaty of Hubertusburg marked the end of the Seven Year’s War.

The Seven Year’s War started in 1756, with Austria attempting to regain the province of Silesia (which had been lost to Prussia in 1748). To achieve this, Austria gained the support of Russia, Sweden, Saxony, Spain and France. However, it was King Frederick II of Prussia who initiated hostilities, when he attacked and captured Saxony.

Since then, the phrase ‘Hubertsburg Peace’ is used to describe a treaty that restores the situation existing before conflict broke out, as the Hubertusburg Treaty restored everything back to 1756.