War of the Spanish Succession and Colonial Theaters (1701–1714)

1. Charles II of Spain dies, succession crisis erupts

   Nov 1, 1700Labels: Charles II

   • Britannica
   • Britannica Charles II

2. Philip V proclaimed king of Spain

   Nov 16, 1700Labels: Philip V

   • Britannica Philip V
   • Britannica War

3. War of the Spanish Succession begins

   Jul 1, 1701Labels: War of

   • Britannica War
   • Britannica Utrecht

4. Allied attack on Cádiz fails

   Sep 30, 1702Labels: C diz

   • C diz 1702

5. Anglo-Dutch victory at Vigo Bay

   Oct 23, 1702Labels: Vigo Bay

   • Vigo Bay

6. Grand Alliance wins Battle of Blenheim

   Aug 13, 1704Labels: Battle of

   • Britannica Blenheim
   • NAM Blenheim

7. Allies capture Barcelona after siege

   Oct 19, 1705Labels: Barcelona

   • Barcelona 1705

8. Grand Alliance victory at Ramillies

   May 23, 1706Labels: Battle of

   • Ramillies

9. Allies lift Siege of Turin

   Sep 7, 1706Labels: Siege of

   • Turin 1706

10. Franco-Spanish victory at Almanza

    Apr 25, 1707Labels: Battle of

    • Almansa
    • History Today

11. Grand Alliance wins Battle of Oudenaarde

    Jul 11, 1708Labels: Battle of

    • Britannica Oudenaarde

12. Battle of Malplaquet fought near Mons

    Sep 11, 1709Labels: Battle of

    • Britannica Malplaquet

13. French victory at Denain shifts momentum

    Jul 24, 1712Labels: Battle of

    • Denain
    • Britannica Utrecht

14. Treaties of Utrecht begin; France makes peace

    Apr 11, 1713Labels: Treaties of

    • Britannica Utrecht
    • Britannica Utrecht topic

15. Spain signs key Utrecht treaty with Britain

    Jul 13, 1713Labels: Spain Britain

    • Britannica Utrecht topic
    • Peace Utrecht

16. Treaty of Rastatt ends Franco-Imperial fighting

    Mar 6, 1714Labels: Treaty of

    • Britannica Rastatt

17. Treaty of Baden finalizes emperor’s peace with France

    Sep 7, 1714Labels: Treaty of

    • Britannica Rastatt
    • Britannica Utrecht topic