Births on December 8

Maria Josepha of Austria

Born on December 8, 1699

Maria Josepha of Austria (d. 1757)

Maria Josepha of Austria (Maria Josepha Benedikta Antonia Theresia Xaveria Philippine, Polish: Maria Józefa; 8 December 1699 – 17 November 1757) was the Queen of Poland by marriage to Augustus III. From 1711 to 1717, she was heir presumptive to the Habsburg Empire. Her sister Maria Amalia became Electress of Bavaria.

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Events on 1699

26 Jan

Treaty of Karlowitz
For the first time, the Ottoman Empire permanently cedes territory to the Christian powers.
16 Feb

Holy Roman Emperor
First Leopoldine Diploma is issued by the Holy Roman Emperor, recognizing the Greek Catholic clergy enjoyed the same privileges as Roman Catholic priests in the Principality of Transylvania.
13 Apr

Khalsa
Guru Gobind Singh establishes the Khalsa in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab.

Births on December 8

Maria Josepha of Austria

Born on December 8, 1699

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Events on 1699

Treaty of Karlowitz

Holy Roman Emperor

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