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War of the Spanish Succession

1701 CE – 1714 CE

Europe's great powers fought over the Spanish throne after the death of childless Charles II.

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1701–1714 European great power conflict

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Conflict · Europe

War of the Spanish Succession

1701 CE – 1714 CE

Europe's great powers fought over the Spanish throne after the death of childless Charles II. The war confirmed Philip V as King of Spain but prevented the union of French and Spanish crowns, reshaping the European balance of power.

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