War of Spanish Succession (jun 9, 1701 – mar 7, 1714)
Description:
Arose out of the disputed succession to the throne of Spain following the death of the childless Charles II, the last of the Spanish Habsburgs. The war was concluded by the treaties of Utrecht (1713) and Rastatt (1714). As a result, Philip V remained King of Spain but was removed from the French line of succession, thereby averting a union of France and Spain. The Austrians gained most of the Spanish territories in Italy and the Netherlands. The peaces led to the rise of British empire at the expense of France and Spain.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 9, 1701
mar 7, 1714
~ 12 years