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War of the Spanish Succession

1701 CE – 1714 CE · 13 years

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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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Grand Alliance (Britain, Austria, Dutch Republic, Prussia)
  • Bourbon France & Spain

Key moments

Defining events in the War of the Spanish Succession.

  1. 1704 Battle of Blenheim
  2. 1706 Battle of Ramillies
  3. 1707 Battle of Almansa
  4. 1709 Battle of Malplaquet

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Events the timeline places between 1701 CE and 1714 CE.

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