War of the Spanish Succession
1701-1714 (sep 1, 1701 – sep 1, 1714)
Description:
France and Spain supporting Phillip
vs
Austria, GB, Dutch republic supporting Charles(son of Leopold I)
In the end:
Philip was recognised as king of Spain, but renounced his right to the French throne, for himself
and his descendants; Spain retained the bulk of its possessions outside Europe, but lost territories in
Italy and the Netherlands to Austria and Savoy.
GB also gained power
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