# Peace of Hubertusburg (1763)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1763-peace-of-hubertusburg
Location: Hubertusburg, Saxony
Categories: main-event

After the near collapse of Prussia and the 'Miracle of the House of Brandenburg' when Russia left the war in 1762, peace was signed at Hubertusburg in February 1763. Prussia kept Silesia. Prussia's great power status was confirmed.

## Why it matters
It secured Prussia's place among Europe's great powers.

Ruler at the time: [Francis I](https://germany-history.com/rulers/francis-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Treaty of Hubertusburg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Hubertusburg)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Treaty of Hubertusburg](https://www.britannica.com/event/Peace-of-Hubertusburg)