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The War of the Spanish Succession (1700-1714) began with the death of Charles II, the last Hapsburg king of Spain, in 1700. He named as his heir the Duke of Anjou (Philip V) the grandson of Louis XIV of France. England, fearing a larger France, objected, as did Austria, which sought to gain possession of Spanish claims in Italy. Part of the war is called Queen Anne's war, because William III died as the war was getting under way.
The war involved Austria, Prussia, and Great Britain fighting against Spain and France. But the Spanish regions of Aragon also opposed Philip in favor of the Archduke Charles, who would have gained the throne under an English and French agreement to partition Spain. England and Austria attacked France and Spain, and although they prevailed militarily, political changes in England finally brought an end to the conflict. When Archduke Charles acquired a different throne as Holy Roman Emperor Charles VII, England also felt it unwise to help gain territory for Austria.
The hostilities ceased in 1713 with the Treaty of Utrecht. Phillip V, grandson of the King of France, was allowed to remain the King of Spain. However, he had to renounce his claim to the French throne. This prevented any possibility of France and Spain uniting under one monarch. France's power was diminished in Europe. Significantly, the concept of the balance in power in Europe was cemented. Other effects included the loss of a few territories by Spain and France to England and Austria. The notable cession of French Acadia to England presaged the eventual takeover of Canada a half century later, in the French and Indian War.
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When did War of the Spanish Succession happen?
War of the Spanish Succession happened in 1701.
What war ended with the Treaty of Utrecht and was known in Europe as the War of the Spanish Succession?
the war of spanish succession was ended by the Treaty of Utrecht.
What was the conflict that was waged to prevent the union of the French and Spanish thrones?
The war of Spanish succession
Was the conflict that was waged to prevent the union of the french and spanish thrones?
War of the Spanish Succession
What was the conflict that waged to prevent the union of the French and Spanish thrones?
The war of Spanish succession
What war was in 1701-1714?
The War of the Spanish Succession was fought between 1701-1714
What was the conflict that was waged to prevent the union of the French throne and Spanish thrones?
The war of Spanish succession
What year did the War of the Spanish Succession take place?
From 1701 to 1714.
What has the author Arthur Parnell written?
Arthur Parnell has written: 'The war of the succession in Spain' -- subject(s): Spanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714
The War of the Spanish Succession was the most costly war for France?
You should try more research.
When was the Peace of Utrecht?
Spring 1713 - ending the War(s) of the Spanish Succession
How many years of peace did Britain and France enjoy netween France's loss of acadia in the war of spanish succession and the beginning of the war of Austrian succession?
31 years
