Europe 1849: Hungarian War of Independence

Main Events

27 Mar 1849 Frankfurt Constitution

The German National Assembly in Frankfurt proclaimed the Constitution of the German Empire (Frankfurt Constitution), to come into effect the following day.in wikipedia

28 Mar 1849 Frankfurt parliament elects Frederick William of Prussia as Emperor of Germans

The German National Assembly in Frankfurt elected Frederick William IV, King of Prussia, as ‘Emperor of the Germans.' Frederick William IV declined to accept the crown as it came from the common people, instead wishing to receive it from the German Princes.in wikipedia

1–11 Apr 1849 Genoa Uprising

Genoa threw off the rule of Kingdom of Sardinia and declared a provisional government; Sardinian forces then recaptured and sacked the city.in wikipedia

12 Apr 1849 Tuscany recalls Grand Duke Leopold

Fearing an Austrian invasion, the municipal council of Florence, Tuscan Republic, usurped the power of the constituent assembly and recalled Grand Duke Leopold.in wikipedia

14 Apr 1849 Hungary declares independence

The Hungarian Diet at Debrecen proclaimed the independence of Hungary from the Austrian Empire, with Louis Kossuth as Governor-President, keeping the status of the monarchy undecided.in wikipedia