1745 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1710s 1720s 1730s – 1740s – 1750s 1760s 1770s |
| Years: | 1742 1743 1744 – 1745 – 1746 1747 1748 |
1745 was a year that started on a Friday in the Gregorian calendar. This calendar is the one most of the world uses today. It was a time when many important events happened in Europe, shaping the future of several countries.
Key Events of 1745
Major Battles and Rulers
- June 4 – A big battle happened called the Battle of Hohenfriedberg. Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia, led his army to a major victory against the Austrian army. Frederick the Great was a powerful king known for his military skills. This battle was part of a larger conflict called the War of the Austrian Succession.
- August 21 – A very important wedding took place in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Catherine the Great married Peter III of Russia. Both of them would later become rulers of Russia. Catherine the Great is remembered as one of Russia's most powerful and longest-reigning empresses.
- September 12 – Francis I was chosen to be the Holy Roman Emperor. This was a very important title in Europe at the time, even though the Holy Roman Empire was not a single country but a group of many smaller states.
Images for kids
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June 4: Battle of Hohenfriedberg
See also
In Spanish: 1745 para niños
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