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Event war Europe

War of the Quadruple Alliance

1718 CE – 1720 CE

Spain under Philip V attempted to reclaim former Italian territories, prompting Britain, France, Austria, and the Netherlands to form a grand alliance.

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1718–20 war between Spain and a European alliance

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Conflict · Europe

War of the Quadruple Alliance

1718 CE – 1720 CE

Spain under Philip V attempted to reclaim former Italian territories, prompting Britain, France, Austria, and the Netherlands to form a grand alliance. Spain was decisively defeated at sea off Cape Passaro and forced to abandon its ambitions.

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