The War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714) was fought among several European powers, including a divided Spain, over the possible unification of the Kingdoms of Spain and France under one Bourbon monarch. As France and Spain were among the most powerful states of Europe, such a unification would have drastically altered the European balance of power. The war was fought primarily by forces supporting the unification, the Spanish loyal to Philip...
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Duration:
- 13 years (1701 — 1714)
Location(s):
View War of the Spanish Succession locations »Includes event:
- Battle of Blenheim ,
- Battle of Almansa ,
- Battle of Almenara ,
- Siege of Barcelona ,
- Battle of Villaviciosa ,
- Battle of Turin ,
- Battle of Toulon ,
- Battle of Schellenberg ,
- Battle of Saragossa ,
- Battle of Ramillies
Also known as:
- War of Spanish Succession
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