Prussian annexations of German states after 1866: Hanover, Hesse‑Cassel, Nassau and Frankfurt (1866–1867)

1. German Confederation votes mobilization against Prussia

   Jun 14, 1866Labels: German Confederation, Bundestag

   • Britannica
   • Italo Prussian

2. Prussian armies invade German Confederation members

   Jun 15, 1866Labels: Prussian Army

   • Britannica
   • Schmitt PDF

3. Prussians occupy Kassel and seize Elector

   Jun 20, 1866Labels: Kassel, Elector Frederick

   • Britannica
   • Electorate

4. Battle of Langensalza fought between Hanover and Prussia

   Jun 27, 1866Labels: Battle of, Kingdom of

   • Langensalza
   • Schmitt PDF

5. Hanoverian army capitulates after being surrounded

   Jun 29, 1866Labels: Hanoverian Army

   • deWiki
   • Schmitt PDF

6. Prussian troops occupy Frankfurt am Main

   Jul 16, 1866Labels: Frankfurt am, Prussian Army

   • deWiki
   • Schmitt PDF

7. Peace of Prague ends war and enables annexations

   Aug 23, 1866Labels: Peace of, Austria

   • Britannica
   • Peace Prague

8. Prussia passes annexation law for four states

   Sep 20, 1866Labels: Prussian Landtag, King Wilhelm

   • Annexation law
   • Schmitt PDF

9. Prussian decree formally annexes Frankfurt

   Sep 20, 1866Labels: Prussian Decree, Frankfurt

   • Frankfurt
   • Annexation law

10. Annexations completed in official takeover ceremonies

    Oct 8, 1866Labels: Takeover Ceremonies, Hanover

    • Schmitt PDF

11. North German Confederation begins as a federal state

    Jul 1, 1867Labels: North German, Prussia

    • US Historian
    • N German Const

12. Prussian constitution takes effect in annexed territories

    Oct 1, 1867Labels: Prussian Constitution

    • Annexation law
    • Schmitt PDF

13. Prussia organizes Hesse-Kassel, Nassau, and Frankfurt into Hesse-Nassau

    Dec 7, 1868Labels: Province of, Prussia

    • Hesse Nassau
    • WorldStatesmen