In 1866, Austria was completely defeated in the Austro-Prussian War and its position as the leading state of Germany ended forever, as the remaining German minor states were soon absorbed into the German Empire created by Prussia.
Austria was completely defeated in the Austro-Prussian War. This was in 1866. Austria was completely defeated in the Austro-its position. This was in 1866. The leading state of Germany ended forever. The remaining German minor states were soon absorbed into the German Empire. This German Empire was created by Prussia.