FAQ About Louis XIV
What was the War of the Spanish Succession?
The War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714) was a major conflict triggered by the death of the childless Charles II of Spain, who named Louis XIV's grandson, Philip of Anjou, as his successor. The war involved several European powers who opposed France and Spain's potential union. It ended with the Treaty of Utrecht, which allowed Philip to remain King of Spain but forbade the unification of the French and Spanish thrones.
