Convention of Gastein divides Schleswig-Holstein

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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In the wake of the Second Schleswig War, Austria and Prussia sign the Convention of Gastein. By the terms of this agreement, Austria receives Holstein, while Prussia obtains Schleswig and Kiel and purchases Lauenburg.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Convention of Gastein divides Schleswig-Holstein". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18498, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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