This post is collection of facts about the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). There are 8 facts listed below. Source:
Wikipedia
- Caused by death of Charles II of Spain without children in 1700
- Pro-Bourbon vs. Pro-Habsburg
- Philip V supported by Louis XIV of France
- Archduke Charles of Austria supported by Holy Roman Empire, Great Britain
- Philip V became king of Spain in 1700
- Ended with Peace of Utrecht, Treaty of Rastatt and Treaty of Baden
- Philip V remained king but renounced his claim to the French succession line
- Spain ceded Italian territories and Spanish Netherlands